Hagiarchies

/ˌhæɡiˈɑːrkiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of hagiarchy; systems of religious government or authority ruled by saints or holy figures.

Etymology

From Greek 'hagios' (holy) plus 'archia' (rule), with the regular English plural '-ies.' A rare theological term.

Kelly Says

Hagiarchy is a word that almost never appears in modern English, but it was used by theologians to describe ideal states where holy people held power—an idea that usually disappointed when actually tried.

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