encyclical

Meanings

Noun

A papal letter, intended for general circulation in the Catholic Church.

Adjective

Intended for general circulation.

Origin

From encyclicus + -al, from Ancient Greek ἐγκύκλιος ("circular, general"), from ἐν- + κύκλος.

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