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- [aw-tuh-sef-uh-luh s]
- /ˌɔ təˈsɛf ə ləs/
- /ˌɔːtəʊsˈefələs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [aw-tuh-sef-uh-luh s]
- /ˌɔ təˈsɛf ə ləs/
Definitions of autocephalous word
- adjective autocephalous (of an Eastern Christian Church) governed by its own national synods and appointing its own patriarchs or prelates 3
- adjective autocephalous (of a bishop) independent of any higher governing body 3
- adjective autocephalous self-governing; independent 3
- adjective autocephalous (of a church) having its own head or chief bishop, though in communion with other Orthodox churches. 1
- adjective autocephalous (of a bishop) subordinate to no superior authority; self-governing. 1
- noun autocephalous (of an Eastern Christian Church) appointing its own head, not subject to the authority of an external patriarch or archbishop. 1
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Origin of autocephalous
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65, autocephalous is from the Late Greek word autoképhalos having its own head. See auto-1, -cephalous
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Parts of speech for Autocephalous
noun
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autocephalous popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
autocephalous usage trend in Literature
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