noun
hierocracy
Hierocracy (noun) means Government by ecclesiastics.
noun
1
Government by ecclesiastics.
2
The doctrine that the pope held supreme temporal, and not just spiritual, power.
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Etymology
From hiero- + -cracy.
Rhymes for hierocracy
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What is the meaning of hierocracy?
"hierocracy" (noun) means government by ecclesiastics.
What are the different meanings of hierocracy?
"hierocracy" has 2 main meanings: 1. Government by ecclesiastics; 2. The doctrine that the pope held supreme temporal, and not just spiritual, power.