clerical
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Late Latin clēricālis (“clerical”), from clēricus (“clergyman, priest”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Adjective[edit]
clerical (not comparable)
- of or relating to clerks or their work
- 1899, Joseph Conrad, Heart of Darkness, section 1
- ‘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.’
- 1899, Joseph Conrad, Heart of Darkness, section 1
- of or relating to the clergy
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Translations[edit]
of or relating to clerks or their work
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of or relating to the clergy
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Noun[edit]
clerical (plural clericals)
- A member of the clergy.
External links[edit]
- clerical in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
- clerical in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
Portuguese[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Late Latin clēricālis (“clerical”), from clēricus (“clergyman, priest”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Adjective[edit]
clerical (plural clericais, comparable)
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