theocrasy Meaning, Definition & Usage

The*oc"ra*sy noun

Etymology

Gr. union of the soul with God; God + a mixing, akin to to mix.

Definitions

1. A mixture of the worship of different gods, as of Jehovah and idols.

   This syncretistic theocracy by no means excludes in him [Solomon] the proper service of idols. J. Murphy.

2. (Philos.) An intimate union of the soul with God in contemplation, -- an ideal of the Neoplatonists and of some Oriental mystics.