1737; earlier as un-Latinized theocraty (1620s), "form of government in which God is recognized as supreme ruler and his laws form the statute book," originally of the sacerdotal government of Israel before the rise of kings, from later Greek theokratia (Josephus), literally "the rule of God," from theos "god" (see theo-) + kratos "a rule, regime, strength" (see -cracy). Meaning "priestly or religious body wielding political and civil power" is recorded from 1825. Related: Theocratic (1741).
实用例句
1. Taking a stand as a theologian and spokesman of theocracy, Thomas Aquinas argued on some important socioeconomic issues.
托马斯·阿奎那站在神学家和神权政治代言人的立场上,讨论了若干重要的社会经济问题.
来自《简明英汉词典》
2. Shangzhou was an important period for the formation and development of theocracy.
商周时期是神权政治形成与发展的重要阶段。
来自辞典例句
3. Humanistic artists opposed asceticism with humanism, opposed theocracy with human rights.