English Explanatory Dictionary

apostolic letter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One of the books of the New Testament which was originally a letter issued by an apostle to an individual or a community.
  2. An ecclesiastical letter issued by the pope.

Word forms

apostolic letter apostolic letters

Etymology

From apostolic + letter.

Synonyms

epistle
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