Encyclical and Missive

Encyclical

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

Missive and encyclical are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Missive" instead a noun "Encyclical".

Nearby Word: encyclic

Missive

Missive noun - A message on paper from one person or group to another.
Usage example: the two old friends like to fire off missives filled with good-natured teasing and mock insults
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Synonyms for Missive

Encyclical and missive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Encyclical" instead a noun "Missive".

Nearby Word: mission
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