theonomy

[ thee-on-uh-mee ]

noun

1. the state of an individual or society that regards its own nature and norms as being in accord with the divine nature.

theonomy

/ θɪˈɒnəmɪ /

noun

1. the state of being governed by God

Other Words From

• the·ono·mous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of theonomy¹

1885–90; < German Theonomie; theo-, -nomy