apostolic letter en · NOUN
Etymology
From apostolic + letter.
Meanings
- One of the books of the New Testament which was originally a letter issued by an apostle to an individual or a community.
- An ecclesiastical letter issued by the pope.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| apostolic letters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
epistle (New Testament book)
Translations (3)
la littera apostolica (ecclesiastical letter issued by the pope) · vi tông thư (ecclesiastical letter issued by the pope) · es carta apostólica (ecclesiastical letter issued by the pope)