ENCYCLICAL

Encyclical

An encyclical was originally a circular letter sent to all the churches of a particular area in the ancient Roman Church. At that time, the word could be used for a letter sent out by any bishop. The word comes from Latin encyclicus meaning "general" or "encircling", which is also the origin of the word "encyclopedia".

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encyclical

Noun

  1. A papal letter delivered to Bishops in the Roman Catholic Church.

Adjective

  1. Intended for general circulation.


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