Clerical Definition
klĕrĭ-kəl
adjective
Relating to office clerks or their work.
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Relating to the clergy or one of its members.
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Favoring clericalism.
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The definition of clerical is something related to performing routine work in an office or something related to clergy (priests).
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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noun
A member of the clergy.
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Clerics' garments.
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A person who favors clericalism.
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Other Word Forms of Clerical
Noun
Singular:
clerical
Plural:
clericalsOrigin of Clerical
From Late Latin clēricālis (“clerical”), from clēricus (“clergyman, priest”).
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