Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Same as theocratic.

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  • noun A member associated with a theocracy or the idea of a theocracy.
  • noun A theocrat.
  • adjective Theocratic.

Etymologies

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From theocratic +‎ -al

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Examples

  • Just 'cause he can dance on both sides of that NOMA wall, doesn't mean he's some sort of theocratical conspirator (now that's just good english right there).

    An Historic Tidbit 2007

  • Just 'cause he can dance on both sides of that NOMA wall, doesn't mean he's some sort of theocratical conspirator (now that's just good english right there).

    An Historic Tidbit 2007

  • 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... 2009

  • The government was still less theocratical when Antiochus

    A Philosophical Dictionary 2007

  • 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 2007

  • Jewish republic, reduced to slavery so often, was anarchical rather than theocratical.

    A Philosophical Dictionary 2007

  • The government of Numa Pompilius was evidently theocratical.

    A Philosophical Dictionary 2007

  • Then I moved to a place where, for a time, all of my state and local representatives were women: Extreme right-wing, anti-choice, theocratical women.

    Serious question…..about race, gender and voting 2006

  • I don't think most Iraqis do not want a theocratical institution.

    CNN Transcript May 10, 2003 2003

  • As the Jew was commanded to circumcise his child, and thus bring it into proper relations to the theocratical covenant, so the Christian has a similar command from

    The Christian Home Samuel Philips

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