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theocracy in German

theocracy in German is Theokratie, Gottesstaat, Kirchenstaat — theocracy means a system of government in which religious leaders rule in the name of a god, and religious law is the law of the state.

theocracy in German

Theokratie
noun
Government under the control of a state religion.
Gottesstaat
noun
Government under the control of a state religion.
Kirchenstaat
noun
Government under the control of a state religion.

What does "theocracy" mean?

  1. noun A system of government in which religious leaders rule in the name of a god, and religious law is the law of the state.
    "Critics warned that the new blasphemy laws were a step towards theocracy."
  2. noun A state or country governed in this way.
    "The book compares three modern theocracies."
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theocracy in a sentence

  • Critics warned that the new blasphemy laws were a step towards theocracy.
  • Iran is often described as a theocracy.
  • The book compares three modern theocracies.

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What is "theocracy" in German?

"theocracy" in German is Theokratie, Gottesstaat, Kirchenstaat. theocracy means: A system of government in which religious leaders rule in the name of a god, and religious law is the law of the state.

How do you use "theocracy" in a sentence?

Example: "Critics warned that the new blasphemy laws were a step towards theocracy." In German, "theocracy" is Theokratie, Gottesstaat, Kirchenstaat.

Are there other ways to say "theocracy" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "theocracy": Theokratie, Gottesstaat, Kirchenstaat.

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