Encyclical (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. a letter addressed by the pope to all the bishops of the church.
adjective
  1. (of a letter) intended for wide or general circulation; general.
noun
  1. a letter sent by the pope to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world
adjective Also: encyclic
  1. (of letters) intended for general or wide circulation
Encyclical (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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