Theocracy
(noun)
A form of government in which a god or deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler, or in which priests rule in the name of a god or deity.
Origin:
From the greek words "theos" meaning "god" and "kratia" meaning "power" or "rule".
Examples:
- Ancient Egypt was a theocracy, where the pharaoh was considered a god.
- Iran is an Islamic theocracy, where the supreme leader has the ultimate authority.
- Theocracy can also refer to a society or group that is ruled by religious leaders.
- A theocracy can be a religious state, where the laws and regulations are based on religious principles.
- Theocracy is often criticized for lack of separation of church and state.