Encyclical and Encyclical letter

Encyclical

Encyclical noun - A letter from the pope sent to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world.
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Synonyms for Encyclical

Encyclical letter is a synonym for encyclical. In some cases you can use "Encyclical letter" instead a noun "Encyclical".

Nearby Word: encyclic

Encyclical letter

Encyclical letter noun - A letter from the pope sent to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world.

Encyclical is a synonym for encyclical letter. You can use "Encyclical" instead a noun phrase "Encyclical letter".
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