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Meaning of acephalisis in English:

acephalisis

noun

rare

  • The condition of being without a leader or head; lack of leadership.

Pronunciation

acephalisis

/eɪˌsɛfəˈlʌɪsɪs/ /eɪˌkɛfəˈlʌɪsɪs/

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in John Speed (d. 1629), historian and cartographer. From ancient Greek ἀκέϕαλος headless + -sis.