acephali

English

/ɑːˈsɛf.æ.lɪi/

noun form

Definitions

(plural of) acephalus
A people reported by Herodotus and Josephus to have no heads or removable heads.
(ecclesiastical history) The Eutychians, a Christian sect in the year 482 without a leader. See .
(ecclesiastical history) Bishops and certain clergymen not under regular diocesan control.
A class of levelers in the time of King Henry I.

Etymology

Derived from Latin acephalus.

Origin

Latin

acephalus

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Cognates and derived terms

acephalus Latin
acefalo Italian
acéfalo Spanish, Castilian
ἀκέφαλος Ancient Greek
acéfalo Portuguese