Clerical
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈklɛɹɪkəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Clerical is an adjective meaning Of or relating to clerks or their work.
Meaning
Of or relating to clerks or their work.
More Meanings
- Of or relating to the clergy.
- (now uncommon) A member of the clergy.
- (in the plural, informal) Clerical garments.
Example Sentences
‘The groans of this sick person,’ he said, ‘distract my attention. And without that it is extremely difficult to guard against clerical errors in this climate.’
"Yes," agreed Carrados, "naturally—where they make the Bank of England note paper. And how extraordinarily interesting his work there must be. Has he to do directly with the paper when it's made or is his department purely clerical?"
Word Forms
- clericals
Synonyms for clerical
Depending on context, synonyms include black-collar, cleric, pastoral, blackcoat, clergymember, clergyperson.
Antonyms for clerical
Common opposites include lay, secular.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include white-collar, ecclesiastical, clergy, church, office, religious.
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