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theocratic, a.|θiːəʊˈkrætɪk|
[f. Gr. θεοκρατία theocracy + -ic: cf. aristocratic, etc.]
Of, pertaining to, or of the nature of theocracy.
1741Warburton Div. Legat. v. ii. II. 375 The true Reasons of the Theocratic Form of Government. 1841Trench Parables ii. (1877) 29 We may say generally of the parables.. that St. Matthew's are more Theocratic; St. Luke's more ethical. 1865Lecky Ration. (1878) II. 120 This Church and State theory..forms the last vestige of the old theocratic spirit that marks the earlier stages of civilisation. |