theocratic

adjective

theo·crat·ic | \ ˌthē-ə-ˈkra-tik

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variants: or less commonly theocratical \ ˌthē-ə-ˈkra-ti-kəl

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Definition of theocratic

: of, relating to, or being a theocracy

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Recent Examples on the Web Sistani, though born in Iran, opposes the theocratic theories that underpin the Iranian state. — Washington Post, "The pope and the ayatollah: Francis meets Iraq's Sistani," 6 Mar. 2021 But as the theocratic dictatorship in Tehran ignores people’s will, the realignment is likely to go ahead – with dire consequences to the world’s energy supply and for western interests in the Persian Gulf and the Middle East. — Ariel Cohen, Forbes, "China-Iran $400 Billion Accord: A Power Shift Threatens Western Energy," 5 Apr. 2021 Rouhani, a cleric who is a relative moderate in Iran's theocratic government, is term limited from running again. — Jon Gambrell, Star Tribune, "EXPLAINER: Iran restricts UN atomic agency to pressure West," 22 Feb. 2021 For Iran, additional bases likely will increase the suspicions of its theocratic government. — Jon Gambrell, Star Tribune, "US exploring new bases in Saudi Arabia amid Iran tensions," 26 Jan. 2021 The riveting and superbly acted Iranian drama, based on a real variety show, poses a moral crucible born out of a theocratic system that disfavors women amid the heightened tension of the on-camera spectacle. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, "Review: Reality TV, Iranian-style, in ‘Yalda, a Night for Forgiveness’," 10 Dec. 2020 The theocratic government of Ayatollah Khamenei is isolated internationally. — Matthew Continetti, National Review, "Return of the Propeller Heads," 14 Nov. 2020 As a Supreme Court justice, Amy Coney Barrett wouldn’t try to make the U.S. a theocratic dystopia. — Mary Hallan Fiorito, WSJ, "People of Praise Deserves Ours," 1 Oct. 2020 The novel depicts a theocratic society where women known as handmaids are forced into child-bearing slavery. — Joe Garofoli, SFChronicle.com, "Feinstein focus on Amy Coney Barrett’s Catholic faith backfired once. Biden backers are nervous," 26 Sep. 2020

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