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autocephalous
CIDE DICTIONARY
autocephalous, a. [Gr. independent; self + head.].
Having its own head; independent of episcopal or patriarchal jurisdiction, as certain Greek churches. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
autocephalous, adj.
1 (esp. of an Eastern church) appointing its own head.
2 (of a bishop, church, etc.) independent.
1 (esp. of an Eastern church) appointing its own head.
2 (of a bishop, church, etc.) independent.
Etymology
Gk autokephalos (as AUTO-, kephale head)
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