autocephalous

autocephalous
/aw'teuh sef"euh leuhs/, adj. Eastern Ch.
1. (of a church) having its own head or chief bishop, though in communion with other Orthodox churches.
2. (of a bishop) subordinate to no superior authority; self-governing.
[1860-65; < LGk autoképhalos having its own head. See AUTO-1, -CEPHALOUS]

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