"atheocracy" meaning in English

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Noun

Rhymes: -ɒkɹəsi Etymology: From a- + theo- + -cracy. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|a|theo-|cracy}} a- + theo- + -cracy Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} atheocracy
  1. An atheist or irreligious state. Categories (topical): Atheism, Forms of government Derived forms: atheocratic
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