teocracia
[teh-o-krah-see-ah]
nounfemininepl: teocracias
theocracy
1. A form of government in which a deity or religious figure is recognized as the supreme civil ruler, and religious law is enforced as civil law
Iran is often cited as a modern example of a theocracy.
O Irã é frequentemente citado como um exemplo moderno de teocracia.
2. The state or condition of being ruled by religious authority or priests
Medieval Europe experienced periods of theocracy where the Pope held significant temporal power.
A Europa Medieval experimentou períodos de teocracia onde o Papa exercia poder temporal significativo.
3. A system of governance based on religious principles and divine authority
The ancient theocracy of Egypt integrated pharaonic and religious authority.
A teocracia antiga do Egito integrava a autoridade faraônica e religiosa.
The term 'teocracia' is primarily used in academic, political, and historical discussions in both Brazil and Portugal. It frequently appears in debates about governance systems, particularly when discussing religious states like Iran or historical examples such as Vatican City. The concept is often contrasted with secular democracy in Brazilian political discourse.
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