/ Dictionary / Index A autocephalous: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: au•to•ceph•a•lous Pronunciation: (ô"tu-sef'u-lus), [key] — adj. Eastern Ch. (of a church) having its own head or chief bishop, though in communion with other Orthodox churches. (of a bishop) subordinate to no superior authority; self-governing. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. autocatharsis autocephaly Related Content Daily Word Quiz: lyceum Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language