Theocrat

Pronunciation: /ˈθioʊˈsiˈɹæt/

Theocrat (noun)

  1. A person who supports a government run according to religious rules and leaders.
  2. A person who holds political power because of their religious authority.

Examples

  • A theocrat runs the country using religious rules.
  • The people follow religious laws because the theocrat demands it.