Meaning Of The Word Autocephalous

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What's The Definition Of Autocephalous?

autocephalous in American English
self-governing; independent
adjective: having its own head or chief bishop, though in communion with other Orthodox churches

autocephalous in British English
adjective: (of an Eastern Christian Church) governed by its own national synods and appointing its own patriarchs or prelates

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