theocratic

adjective

theo·​crat·​ic ˌthē-ə-ˈkra-tik How to pronounce theocratic (audio)
variants or less commonly theocratical
ˌthē-ə-ˈkra-ti-kəl How to pronounce theocratic (audio)
: of, relating to, or being a theocracy
theocratically
ˌthē-ə-ˈkra-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce theocratic (audio)
adverb

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Israeli military strikes in the first weeks of the war wiped out much of the theocratic government’s leadership structure. — Konstantin Toropin, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026 Israeli military strikes in the first weeks of the war wiped out much of the theocratic government's leadership structure, including Khamenei. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 The explosive growth of NAR, with its theology of demonization, conquest, and theocratic ambition, was a catalyst. — Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2026 Violent demonstrations left thousands dead in January and thousands were arrested by the country’s hard-line regime after people took to the streets to call for an end to the country’s theocratic rule. — Rob Wile, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for theocratic

Word History

First Known Use

1690, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of theocratic was in 1690

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“Theocratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theocratic. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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