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thearchy

the·ar·chy [ thrkee ] (plural the·ar·chies)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. rule by god: rule by God, by a god, or by priests

2. community under divine rule: a community that is ruled by God, by a god, or by priests

3. hierarchy of gods: a hierarchy or system of gods

[Mid-17th century. < Greek thearkhia< theos "god"]

the·arch·ic adjective
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