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autocephalous

The correct spelling is autocephalous.

How to pronounce autocephalous

adjective

IPA: /ɔːtə(ʊ)ˈsɛfələs/

Say it like: Aut-ose-fal-ows

The correct spelling is autocephalous. (of a church or bishop) Self-governing: independent of other episcopal jurisdiction (to a greater degree than an autonomous church).

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Definition

adjective

  1. 1.(of a church or bishop) Self-governing: independent of other episcopal jurisdiction (to a greater degree than an autonomous church).

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