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encyclical

noun

/ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/

Meaning

a formal letter sent by the Pope to Catholic churches, usually addressing important issues

The Pope issued an encyclical on climate change and moral responsibility.

papal letter, decree, directive, pastoral letter

informal note, casual letter

papal encyclical, issue an encyclical, encyclical letter

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

The state of being engrossed or absorbed in thought about something.

the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats

The action of conserving something, in particular preservation, protection, or restoration of the na...

An area of sand or small stones beside the sea or a lake.

A commander of a unit of one hundred soldiers in the ancient Roman army.