Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

acephalous

Adjective

/ˌeɪsəˈfɑːləs/

Definition

Having no head or leader; lacking a central authority or top management.

Examples

The organization was considered acephalous, with decisions made collectively by all members.
In traditional societies, acephalous groups often relied on consensus rather than a defined leader.

Meaning

The term acephalous refers to a structure or group that does not have a single head or leader to guide it and operates without centralized leadership.