theocracy, theocratic 1. A government made up of people (priests or other clergy) who claim to represent God. 2. A government by a god or by priests. 3. A community governed by a god or priests; usually by priests, according to some form of religious law.4. A priestly order or religious body exercising political or civil power. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2738/4