theocracy
(the-oc-ra-cy)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. government of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
Example Sentence
The ancient Israelites wanted a king instead of theocracy.
Synonyms
government by God; divine government; deity rule
Antonyms
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theocracy
Rhymes
- autocracy
- bureaucracy
- democracy
- hypocrisy
- theocracy
- aristocracy