clerical
[ kler-i-kuhl ]
/ ˈklɛr ɪ kəl /
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adjective
noun
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How to use clerical in a sentence
Many States developed bitter antagonism between clerical and non-clerical parties.
Spanish America, Its Romance, Reality and Future, Vol. 1|Charles Reginald EnockHow had Baxter come to be at the Green Sailor, in non-clerical costume?
A Bid for Fortune|Guy Boothby
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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