hierocracy
pronunciation
How to pronounce hierocracy in British English: UK [ˌhaɪə'rɒkrəsɪ]
How to pronounce hierocracy in American English: US [ˌhaɪə'rɒkrəsɪ]
Word Origin
- hierocracy (n.)
- "rule or government by priests," 1794; see hierarchy + -cracy. Related: Hierocratic.