✉️encyclical

noun
/ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/

Meaning

a formal letter sent by the Pope to Catholic churches, usually addressing important issues

Example Sentences

The Pope issued an encyclical on climate change and moral responsibility.

Synonyms

papal letter, decree, directive, pastoral letter

Antonyms

informal note, casual letter

Collocations

papal encyclical, issue an encyclical, encyclical letter

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