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encyclical

/ɪnˈsɪk.lɪ.kəl/

2 entries

adjective

/ɪnˈsɪk.lɪ.kəl/C2formal
  • ruОтносящийся к папскому посланию, направленному всем епископам Римско-католической церкви.

Relating to a papal letter sent to all bishops of the Roman Catholic Church.

  1. Circular letterC2formal

    A letter addressed to all members of a particular group, especially a formal papal letter.

    ruОкружное послание

    • The Pope issued an encyclical letter on climate change.
    • The encyclical document was read in churches worldwide.
    • Scholars analyzed the encyclical's theological implications.

    Synonymscircular

Forms
  • more encyclical comparative form
  • most encyclical superlative form

noun

/ɪnˈsɪk.lɪ.kəl/C2formallegal
  • ruОфициальное письмо, написанное Папой Римским и адресованное всем католическим епископам, обычно касающееся вопросов доктрины, морали или дисциплины.

A formal letter written by the Pope and addressed to all Roman Catholic bishops, typically concerning matters of doctrine, morals, or discipline.

  1. Papal letterC2formal

    A formal letter written by the Pope to all Roman Catholic bishops, addressing matters of doctrine, morals, or discipline.

    ruЭнциклика

    • The Pope issued an encyclical on climate change and social justice.
    • The encyclical was read aloud in churches across the country.
    • Theologians are still debating the implications of the recent encyclical.
Forms
  • encyclicals plural form
  • encyclicals' possessive plural form
  • encyclical's possessive singular form