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  1. clerical
  2. clerical collar
  3. clerical error
  4. clerical technician

1cler·i·cal

adjective \ˈkler-i-kəl, ˈkle-ri-\

Definition of CLERICAL

1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the clergy
2
: of or relating to a clerk
— cler·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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Examples of CLERICAL

  1. She spent the summer doing clerical work for a lawyer.
  2. a member of our clerical staff
  3. The mistake was due to a clerical error.

First Known Use of CLERICAL

1592

Related to CLERICAL

Synonyms
clerkly, ministerial, pastoral, priestly, sacerdotal
Antonyms
lay, nonclerical, secular, temporal

2clerical

noun

Definition of CLERICAL

1
: a member of the clergy
2
: clericalist
3
: clerk
4
plural : clerical garments

Examples of CLERICAL

  1. <some of the state's most prominent clericals have spoken out against the measure>

First Known Use of CLERICAL

1605

Related to CLERICAL

Synonyms
cleric, clergyperson, clerk, deacon, divine, dominie, ecclesiastic, minister, preacher, priest, reverend
Antonyms
layman, layperson, secular

Other Christian Religious Terms

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