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acephalous Definition

acepha·lous (ā sef′ə ləs)

adjective

  1. Zool. having no part of the body differentiated as the head
  2. having no leader

Etymology: LL acephalus < Gr akephalos < a-, without + kephalē, head: see cephalic

acephalous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • society: This practice common to the acephalous societies in southern Cameroon has enabled the state to successfully capture them.

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