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theocrasy
CIDE DICTIONARY
theocrasy, n. [Gr. union of the soul with God; God + a mixing, akin to to mix.].
- A mixture of the worship of different gods, as of Jehovah and idols. [1913 Webster]"This syncretistic theocracy by no means excludes in him [Solomon] the proper service of idols." [1913 Webster]
- An intimate union of the soul with God in contemplation, -- an ideal of the Neoplatonists and of some Oriental mystics. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
theocrasy, n.
1 the mingling of deities into one personality.
2 the union of the soul with God through contemplation (among Neoplatonists etc.).
1 the mingling of deities into one personality.
2 the union of the soul with God through contemplation (among Neoplatonists etc.).
Etymology
THEO- + Gk krasis mingling
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