theocratic
|the-o-crat-ic|
C1
/ˌθiːəˈkrætɪk/
religious rule
Etymology
Etymology Information
'theocratic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'theokratikos,' where 'theo-' meant 'god' and '-kratikos' meant 'pertaining to rule.'
Historical Evolution
'theokratikos' transformed into the Latin word 'theocraticus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'theocratic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the rule of God,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to a government ruled by religious authority.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god.
Theocratic governance often intertwines religious and political authority.
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Last updated: 2025/02/03 05:51