theocracy
noun
the·oc·ra·cy
thē-ˈä-krə-sē 
plural theocracies
1
: government of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
2
: a state governed by a theocracy
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The protests, taking root in economic issues, have heard demonstrators chant against Iran’s theocracy as well.
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Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
The protests, taking root in economic issues, have heard demonstrators chant against Iran’s theocracy as well.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
The Wilsons are members of Christ Church, a congregation in Moscow known for its controversial vision to transform the city into a theocracy through its educational system and associated businesses.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 15 Dec. 2025
Iran's theocracy faces a growing squeeze from the country's rapidly depreciating rial currency and economic sanctions imposed due to Tehran's nuclear program.
—Nasser Karimi, Arkansas Online, 14 Dec. 2025
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Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
The protests, taking root in economic issues, have heard demonstrators chant against Iran’s theocracy as well.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
The Wilsons are members of Christ Church, a congregation in Moscow known for its controversial vision to transform the city into a theocracy through its educational system and associated businesses.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 15 Dec. 2025
Iran's theocracy faces a growing squeeze from the country's rapidly depreciating rial currency and economic sanctions imposed due to Tehran's nuclear program.
—Nasser Karimi, Arkansas Online, 14 Dec. 2025
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“Theocracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theocracy. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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theocracy
noun
the·oc·ra·cy
thē-ˈäk-rə-sē
plural theocracies
1
: government of a country by officials believed to have divine guidance
2
: a country governed by a theocracy
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