Autocephaly
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌɔːtəˈsɛfəli/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Autocephaly is a noun meaning (Christianity) The condition where a church's leaders have severed ties to a larger body and thus no longer report to a higher authority.
Meaning
(Christianity) The condition where a church's leaders have severed ties to a larger body and thus no longer report to a higher authority.
Word Forms
- autocephalies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include autocephalia, autocephality, autonomy, acephali, eparchy, autohomicide.
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