theocratic, a.
(θiːəʊˈkrætɪk)
[f. Gr. θεοκρατία theocracy + -ic: cf. aristocratic, etc.]
Of, pertaining to, or of the nature of theocracy.
| 1741 Warburton Div. Legat. v. ii. II. 375 The true Reasons of the Theocratic Form of Government. 1841 Trench Parables ii. (1877) 29 We may say generally of the parables.. that St. Matthew's are more Theocratic; St. Luke's more ethical. 1865 Lecky Ration. (1878) II. 120 This Church and State theory..forms the last vestige of the old theocratic spirit that marks the earlier stages of civilisation. |