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(Entry 1 of 2)
of, relating to, or characteristic of the clergy
- clerical duties such as providing spiritual counseling and leading Bible study classes
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clerical
nounSynonyms & Antonyms of clerical (Entry 2 of 2)
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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- abbot,
- archbishop,
- archpriest,
- bishop,
- dean,
- diocesan,
- monsignor,
- pope,
- prelate,
- presbyter
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The first known use of clerical was in 1592
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