Encyclical

Synonyms of encyclical

• papal letter
• papal encyclical
• papal bull

Antonyms of encyclical

• secular
• profane
• non-religious

Collocations of encyclical

encyclical letter

Frequency: 80 %

The Pope issued an encyclical letter on climate change.

papal encyclical

Frequency: 70 %

The papal encyclical addressed social justice issues.

important encyclical

Frequency: 60 %

The important encyclical called for global cooperation.

recent encyclical

Frequency: 50 %

The Pope's recent encyclical focused on environmental stewardship.

encyclical on climate change

Frequency: 40 %

The encyclical on climate change urged action to protect the planet.

Idiomatic Expressions for encyclical

• Phrase: read the encyclical
  Meaning: To study or examine a formal letter or document, especially one from a religious authority.
  Usage: Parishioners were encouraged to read the encyclical to better understand the Church's teachings on social justice.