autocephaly

[ aw-tuh-sef-uh-lee ]

/ ˈɔ təˌsɛf ə li /

noun

the state of being autocephalous.

Nearby words

autocade, autocar, autocatalysis, autocatharsis, autocephalous, autocephaly, autochanger, autochrome, autochthon, autochthonic, autochthonous

Origin of autocephaly

autocephal(ous) + -y³

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