clerical
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clerical
- /ˈklɛɹɪkəl/ UK
Where it comes from
From Late Latin clēricālis (“clerical”), from clēricus (“clergyman, priest”).
adjective
- Of or relating to clerks or their work. ‘The groans of this sick person,’ he said, ‘distract my attention. And without that it is extremely difficult to guard against clerical errors in this climate.’
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Of or relating to the clergy.
Similar: black-collar, cleric
Similar: black-collar, cleric, clerical, pastoral · Opposite: lay, secular
noun clericals
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A member of the clergy.
Similar: blackcoat, clergymember, clergyperson, cleric, clerical
- Clerical garments.
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: white-collar, ecclesiastical, clergy, church, office, religious, scripture, stewardship, secretariat, spiritual, secretarial, administrative, bureau, paperwork, suite, material
Translations
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adj of or relating to clerks or their work
| Français | administratif |
|---|---|
| Italiano | d'ufficio, amministrativo, burocratico |
| Ελληνικά | υπαλληλικός ypallilikós, γραφειοκρατικός grafeiokratikós |
| Русский | канцеля́рский kanceljárskij |
Talk about this word "clerical." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/clerical. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. clerical. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/clerical "clerical." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/clerical.Cite this
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