Autocephalous

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɔːtÉ™(ÊŠ)ˈsÉ›fÉ™lÉ™s/

Origin

From Ancient Greek αὐτοκέφαλος, from αὐτο- ("auto-") + κεφαλή (kephalē, "head").

Full definition of autocephalous

Adjective

1. (Christianity, of a church or bishop) Self-governing or autonomous: independent of other episcopal jurisdiction.

Related terms

• autocephaly
• autocephalic