theocratical

Definition

Adjective:
1. Pertaining to theocracy: "theocratical" describes something related to a system of government in which priests or religious leaders rule in the name of a deity or divine authority.
2. Characterized by divine governance: It refers to political structures or ideologies where religious law is the foundation of state authority.

Usage Examples
  • (The government was based on religious rule.)
  • (The political structure was inseparable from religious belief.)
  • (The document was rooted in religious governance.)
Advanced Usage
  • "theocratical doctrine": a set of beliefs advocating for rule by religious authorities.
    • The group promoted a theocratical doctrine that rejected separation of church and state. (They argued for religious control over government.)
  • "theocratical state": a country governed directly by religious leaders or divine law.
    • The Vatican City is a theocratical state, with the Pope as its head. (It is a religiously governed territory.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Theocracy (noun): a system of government where religious officials hold power.
    • Iran is often described as a theocracy due to its clerical leadership. (Religious authorities dominate the state.)
  • Theocrat (noun): a person who advocates for or rules under a theocracy.
    • The theocrat argued that all laws should follow scripture. (He supported religious governance.)
  • Theocratic (adjective): an alternative spelling or synonym for "theocratical."
    • The theocratic laws were based on ancient religious texts. (The rules came from divine authority.)
Synonyms
  • Religious: relating to or concerned with religion.
  • Clerical: pertaining to the clergy or religious officials.
  • Divine-right: based on the belief that rulers derive authority from God.
Related Idioms
  • Rule by divine mandate: governance justified by religious authority.
    • The king claimed rule by divine mandate, making his government theocratical. (He believed his power came from God.)
  • Church and state united: the merging of religious and political institutions.
    • In a theocratical system, church and state united to control all aspects of life. (Religion and government were inseparable.)