epistle
nounUK /ɪˈpɪs.əl/
US /ɪˈpɪs.əl/
A letter, especially a long or formal one.
The old sailor wrote a long epistle to his family from across the sea.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. One of the letters written by early Christian leaders that are part of the New Testament.
The minister read a passage from the Epistle to the Romans.
3. A poem or other literary work written in the form of a letter.
The poet's epistle to his friend was published in the collection.
4. A formal or didactic letter addressed to a person or group.
The professor's epistle on good manners was shared with all new students.