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The definition of clerical is something related to performing routine work in an office or something related to clergy (priests).
(adjective)- Paperwork done for an office is an example of clerical work.
- A priest's outfit is an example of a clerical outfit.
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See clerical in Webster's New World College Dictionary
adjective
- relating to the clergy or one of its members
- relating to office clerks or their work
- favoring clericalism
Origin: ME < LL(Ec) clericalis, clerical, priestly < clericus: see clerk
noun
- a member of the clergy
- clerics' garments
- a person who favors clericalism
Related Forms:
- clerically adverb
See clerical in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective
- Of or relating to clerks or office workers or their work.
- Of, relating to, or characteristic of the clergy.
- Advocating clericalism.
- A member of the clergy.
- clericals Garments worn by the clergy.
- An advocate of clericalism.
Related Forms:
- clerˈi·cal·ly adverb
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