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US
/ˌθiəˈkɹætɪk/
]
[ UK /θiːəkɹˈætɪk/ ]
[ UK /θiːəkɹˈætɪk/ ]
ADJECTIVE
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of or relating to or being a theocracy
a theocratic state
How To Use theocratic In A Sentence
- Tibet is in an era of severe conflicts between modern civilization and theocratic caste.
- Fifth, the theocratic monopoly of the mullahs contributes to the closeness of Islamic societies.
- Iran is an advanced, potentially liberal civilisation which is trying to fight its way out of a brutal theocratical suit of armor. On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with...
- The Brahmins in India possessed for a long time the theocratical power; that is to say, they held the sovereign authority in the name of Brahma, the son of God; and even in their present humble condition they still believe their character indelible. A Philosophical Dictionary
- Many also say he saved the country from the movement, which critics accused of being theocratic and dictatorial while in power.
- The election is not expected to change the country's theocratic government.
- In capitalist, theocratic societies like fascist Saudi Arabia, the consequences of questioning religious authority often leads to capital punishment in public places known commonly as chop-chop square where, among many other cases, a woman loses her head because she's considered a witch for listening to music by the Beatles. Mexico: Sex Slaves (Part I)
- In Europe, generations and centuries prepared the way for this novelty; medieval philosophy and theocratic organization had been transformed step by step . A Special Supplement: The Other Dostoevsky
- I found a dynamic push-and-pull between a theocratic government and its often reluctant and resisting people.
- On the other, the arid monochrome of dull and vicious theocratic fascism.