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hierocracy

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Hierocracy (noun) means Rule by members of the clergy.

noun
1
Rule by members of the clergy.
2
The belief that the pope had full worldly power, not only religious authority.
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Etymology

Formed from hiero- and -cracy.

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What is the meaning of hierocracy?
"hierocracy" (noun) means rule by members of the clergy.
What are the different meanings of hierocracy?
"hierocracy" has 2 main meanings: 1. Rule by members of the clergy; 2. The belief that the pope had full worldly power, not only religious authority.
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