theocracy
Significado: A system of government in which religious leaders or institutions hold political power and laws are based on religious doctrine.
In a theocracy, there is no separation between religious and political authority. The clergy or religious leaders either govern directly or exert decisive influence over the government. Modern examples cited in political analysis include Iran, where the Supreme Leader is a religious figure with ultimate authority. The adjective form is 'theocratic.' Common collocations include 'theocratic state,' 'theocratic rule,' and 'theocratic government.'
Ejemplos
- Iran is often described as a theocracy, with the Supreme Leader holding ultimate political and religious authority. 伊朗常被描述为一个神权国家,最高领袖拥有最高的政治和宗教权威。Irán se describe a menudo como una teocracia, en la que el Líder Supremo ostenta la máxima autoridad política y religiosa.イランはしばしば神権国家と形容され、最高指導者が最終的な政治的・宗教的権威を持っている。이란은 최고지도자가 궁극적인 정치적·종교적 권위를 지닌 신정국가로 흔히 묘사된다.
- The separation of church and state was established precisely to prevent the emergence of a theocracy. 政教分离的确立正是为了防止神权政体的出现。La separación de Iglesia y Estado se estableció precisamente para impedir el surgimiento de una teocracia.政教分離は、まさに神権政治の出現を防ぐために確立された。정교분리는 바로 신정정치의 출현을 방지하기 위해 확립되었다.
- Historians have studied various theocratic systems, from ancient Egypt to medieval Papal States. 历史学家研究了从古埃及到中世纪教皇国的各种神权体制。Los historiadores han estudiado diversos sistemas teocráticos, desde el antiguo Egipto hasta los Estados Pontificios medievales.歴史家たちは古代エジプトから中世の教皇領に至るまで、さまざまな神権政治体制を研究してきた。역사가들은 고대 이집트에서 중세 교황령에 이르기까지 다양한 신정정치 체제를 연구해 왔다.
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Guía de uso
Contexto: academic, media
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Greek theokratia (rule of God), composed of theos (god) + kratos (power, rule). The term was coined by the Jewish historian Josephus in the 1st century CE to describe the government of ancient Israel.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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