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encyclical

en·cyc·li·cal

encyclical

 
pronunciation:
ihn sI klih kl
parts of speech:
noun, adjective
features:
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part of speech: noun
definition: in the Roman Catholic Church, a letter from the Pope to the bishops stating a rule or papal opinion on a specific subject.
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part of speech: adjective
definition: intended for wide or general circulation, as a letter.
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