autocephalic

English

Etymology

From auto- +‎ cephalic.

Adjective

autocephalic (comparative more autocephalic, superlative most autocephalic)

1. Autocephalous.
   • 2015, Anthony Burgess, Earthly Powers, →ISBN:

     "Still, he looks very distinguished and venerable in his robes." "Oh Christ, is he an autocephalic archbishop?"