What is another word for Hagiocracy?
Pronunciation: [hˌad͡ʒɪˈɒkɹəsi] (IPA) 
Hagiocracy refers to a government or social system led by holy or revered individuals. Synonyms for this term include theocracy, where a deity or religious institution is the ruling authority, and clerocracy, where religious leaders govern the state. Other similar words include hierocracy, where religious officials have sovereignty, and pontificate, where a person holds a position of great spiritual authority. Additionally, terms such as sanctocracy, preacherocracy, and bishopocracy can be used to describe a society or government where religious figures hold significant power. These synonyms all describe a system where religious leaders play a dominant role in politics and governance, often to the exclusion of other societal groups.
