Synonyms for theocratical
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : thee-ok-ruh-see |
| Phonetic Transcription : θiˈɒk rə si |
Top 10 synonyms for theocratical
Définition of theocratical
Origin :- 1620s, "sacerdotal government under divine inspiration" (as that of Israel before the rise of kings), from Greek theokratia "the rule of God" (Josephus), from theos "god" (see Thea) + kratos "a rule, regime, strength" (see -cracy). Meaning "priestly or religious body wielding political and civil power" is recorded from 1825.
- As in clerical : adj concerning clergy
- The basis for this theocratical grip on the people is Shintoism.
- Extract from : « The Pacific Triangle » by Sydney Greenbie
- Education in this theocratical system is on one side patriarchal.
- Extract from : « Pedagogics as a System » by Karl Rosenkranz
- The Jewish republic, reduced to slavery so often, was anarchical rather than theocratical.
- Extract from : « A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 10 (of 10) » by Franois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)
- There were the Conservatives,—they represented the church, tradition, ecclesiastical or theocratical authority.
- Extract from : « Speeches, Addresses, and Occasional Sermons, Volume 1 (of 3) » by Theodore Parker
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