noun
religious state; theocracy
Refers to a country where religion and government are closely intertwined, or where religious law is the basis of governance. Often used in political or historical contexts.
イランはイスラム教の宗教国家である。
Iran is an Islamic religious state.
中世ヨーロッパには多くの宗教国家が存在した。
Many religious states existed in medieval Europe.
Compound of 宗教 (religion) and 国家 (state, nation).