hierocracy

noun
UK: /ˌhaɪəˈrɒkrəsi/
US: /ˌhaɪəˈrɑːkrəsi/

  1. A system where priests rule in the name of God or a god.

    1. The hierocracy controlled the ancient city.
    2. Some believe that a hierocracy is incompatible with modern democratic values because power is concentrated in religious figures.

  2. Government by a religious elite or clergy.

    1. The hierocracy held absolute power.
    2. Historically, hierocracy has been associated with periods of both stability and oppression, depending on the specific context.

Synonyms

theocracy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hierocracy" in English means: A system where priests rule in the name of God or a god., Government by a religious elite or clergy..

The phonetic transcription of "hierocracy" is /ˌhaɪəˈrɒkrəsi/ in British English and /ˌhaɪəˈrɑːkrəsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hierocracy": theocracy.

Example usage of "hierocracy": "The hierocracy controlled the ancient city.". More examples on the page.