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clerical
[ kler-i-kuhl ]
/ ˈklɛr ɪ kəl /
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adjective
noun
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Origin of clerical
OTHER WORDS FROM clerical
Words nearby clerical
clergy, clergyman, clergyperson, clergywoman, cleric, clerical, clerical collar, clericalism, clericals, clerihew, clerisy
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How to use clerical in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for clerical
clerical
/ (ˈklɛrɪkəl) /
adjective
relating to or associated with the clergyclerical dress
of or relating to office clerks or their worka clerical error
supporting or advocating clericalism
Derived forms of clerical
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