encyclical

English

/ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/

noun
Definitions
  • A papal letter, intended for general circulation in the Catholic Church.

Etymology

Affix from Latin encyclicus (circular, encyclical) derived from Ancient Greek ἐγκύκλιος (general, circular).

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Ancient Greek

ἐγκύκλιος

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general, circular

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丸

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