Complete Definition of "encyclical"

English
Etymology
From late Latin encyclicus, from Greek εγκ�κλιο� �circular, general�, from εν� + κ�κλο� �circle�.

Pronunciation
IPA: /�n'sɪklɪk�l/

Noun
encyclical

  1. A papal letter delivered to Bishops in the Roman Catholic Church.

Translations
trans-top|papal letter delivered to Bishops
German: Enzyklika f
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