"clericocracy" meaning in All languages combined

See clericocracy on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Rhymes: -ɒkɹəsi Etymology: cleric + -o- + -cracy Etymology templates: {{af|en|cleric|-o-|-cracy}} cleric + -o- + -cracy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} clericocracy (uncountable)
  1. (rare, politics) Rule by clerics. Tags: rare, uncountable Categories (topical): Politics

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