84 Synonyms & Antonyms of CLERICAL | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus

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as in ministerial

of, relating to, or characteristic of the clergy clerical duties such as providing spiritual counseling and leading Bible study classes

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a person specially trained and authorized to conduct religious services in a Christian church some of the state's most prominent clericals have spoken out against the measure

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“Clerical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clerical. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.

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