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Webster 1913 Edition

Hagiocracy

Haˊgi-oc′ra-cy

(-ŏk′rȧ-sy̆)

,

Noun.

[Gr.

ἄγιοσ

holy, and

κρατεῖν

to govern.]

Government by a priesthood; hierarchy.

2.

(R. C. Ch.)

The lives of the saints.

Brande & C.

Definition 2024

hagiocracy

hagiocracy

English

Noun

hagiocracy ‎(usually uncountable, plural hagiocracies)

Government by a priesthood; hierarchy.

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