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1clerical
adjective cler·i·cal \ˈkler-i-kəl, ˈkle-ri-\
: of or relating to a clerk or office worker
: of or relating to members of the clergy
Full Definition of CLERICAL
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: of, relating to, or characteristic of the clergy
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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
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: a member of the clergy
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: clerk
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plural : clerical garments
First Known Use of CLERICAL
1605
Related to CLERICAL
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CLERICAL Defined for Kids
clerical
adjective cler·i·cal \ˈkler-i-kəl\
Definition of CLERICAL for Kids
1
: relating to the clergy <The minister wore his clerical collar.>
2
: relating to a clerk or office worker <the clerical staff>
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