hagiarchy

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hag·i·ar·chy (h

-är

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n. pl. hag·i·ar·chies

Government by people considered to be holy, such as priests or saints. Also called hagiocracy.

hagiarchy [ˈhægɪˌɑːkɪ]

n pl -archies

1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) government by saints, holy men, or men in holy orders

2. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) an order of saints

hagiarchy

1. a system of government by priests.
2. a state so governed.

See also: Government

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