non-theocratic
|non-the-o-crat-ic|
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/nɒn-θiːəˈkrætɪk/
not ruled by religion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-theocratic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'theocratic' from Greek 'theokratia', where 'theos' meant 'god' and 'kratos' meant 'rule'.
Historical Evolution
'theokratia' transformed into the English word 'theocratic', and with the addition of 'non-', it became 'non-theocratic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'theocratic' meant 'rule by god', and 'non-theocratic' evolved to mean 'not ruled by god'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not relating to or governed by a theocracy.
The country adopted a non-theocratic system to ensure separation of religion and state.
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Last updated: 2025/02/03 05:36