Meaning of the word theocratic in English

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theocratic

US /ˌθiː.əˈkræt̬.ɪk/
UK /ˌθiː.əˈkræt.ɪk/

Adjective

relating to or denoting a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god

Example:
The country was governed by a theocratic regime.
Many ancient civilizations had theocratic elements in their governance.