autocephalous
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Au·to·ceph·a·lous
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(Eccl. Hist.) Having its own head; independent of episcopal or patriarchal jurisdiction, as certain Greek churches.
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autocephalous
Autocephalous comes from the Greek for "appointing its own leader". This adjective refers to the status of an Orthodox church which is self-governed and also has the authority to elect or appoint its own leader or head (cephale).
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