hagiarchy

hagiarchy

(ˈhæɡɪˌɑːkɪ)
n, pl -archies
1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) government by saints, holy men, or men in holy orders
2. (Ecclesiastical Terms) an order of saints
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hagiarchy

1. a system of government by priests.
2. a state so governed.
See also: Government
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