clerical

Word parts

cleric + -al

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈklɛrɪkəl/

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Adjective

Positive clerical

Comparative more clerical

Superlative most clerical

A man with a clerical collar

1. Clerical work, skills, and workers are those related to what a clerk does in an office.

   We didn't get the proper refund because of a clerical error.

   My children have held various clerical jobs.

2. Clerical roles or items are those related to the clergy, the official leaders of religious activities.

   The preacher at our church doesn't wear a clerical collar.

Related words

• cleric