encyclical

Definition of Encyclical in English :

1. encyclical, encyclical letter

a letter from the pope sent to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world

2. encyclical

intended for wide distribution

Example Sentences:
'an encyclical letter'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Encyclical

noun

1.

a letter sent by the pope to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world

adjective also: encyclic

2.

(of letters) intended for general or wide circulation

adjective

1.

for general circulation

: also enˈcyclic

noun

2. Roman Catholic Church

a papal document addressed to the bishops, generally dealing with doctrinal matters

adj.

Intended for general or wide circulation.

n.
Roman Catholic Church

A papal letter addressed to the bishops of the Church or to the hierarchy of a particular country.