Synonyms: encyclical, encyclical letter
Definition: a letter from the pope sent to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world
Similar words: letter, missive
Definition: a written message addressed to a person or organization
Usage: mailed an indignant letter to the editor
Synonyms: encyclical
Definition: intended for wide distribution
Usage: an encyclical letter
Similar words: distributed
Definition: spread out or scattered about or divided up