Associations to the word «Encyclical»

Wiktionary

ENCYCLICAL, noun. A papal letter delivered to Bishops in the Roman Catholic Church.
ENCYCLICAL, adjective. Intended for general circulation.

Dictionary definition

ENCYCLICAL, noun. A letter from the pope sent to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world.
ENCYCLICAL, adjective. Intended for wide distribution; "an encyclical letter".

Wise words

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