Theocracy is a form of government in which a deity of some type is recognized as the supreme ruling authority, giving divine guidance to human intermediaries that manage the day-to-day affairs of the government.

What does theocracy literally mean?

Taken literally, theocracy means rule by God or gods and refers primarily to an internal "rule of the heart", especially in its biblical application. ... In a pure theocracy, the civil leader is believed to have a personal connection with the civilization's religion or belief.

What is the meaning of theocracy in a sentence?

1. In theocracy, the rulers of a country make laws based on religious ideas. 2. The mayor is such a religious man he runs the small town like a theocracy and insists all community activities begin with a prayer.