1. people who rule a government according to their interpretation of religious law
Usage: plural of theocrat

Examples

• The theocrats imposed strict religious laws on the population.
• Many citizens opposed the rule of the theocrats.
• The theocrats claimed divine authority for their decisions.
• Historical theocrats often combined religious and political power.
• The revolution overthrew the theocrats and established a secular government.
• Critics argued that the theocrats suppressed individual freedoms.