theonomy

noun

the·​on·​o·​my thē-ˈä-nə-mē How to pronounce theonomy (audio)
: the state of being theonomous : government by God

Word History

Etymology

German Theonomie, from theo- the- (from Latin) + -nomie -nomy

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of theonomy was in 1890

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“Theonomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theonomy. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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