Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

theocratic

Adjective

/θiːəˈkrætɪk/

Definition

Relating to a system of government in which priests or religious leaders claim a divine right to rule.

Examples

Iran is an example of a theocratic state, where the government is heavily influenced by Islamic law.
In some historical societies, theocratic rule shaped the laws and governance according to religious doctrines.

Meaning

A theocratic system merges political authority with religious authority, where the state is governed by officials who are regarded as divinely guided.