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Webster 1913 Edition

Clerical

Cler′ic-al

,
Adj.
[LL.
clericalis
.
See
Clerk
.]
1.
Of or pertaining to the clergy; suitable for the clergy.
“A clerical education.”
Burke.
2.
Of or relating to a clerk or copyist, or to writing.
“Clerical work.”
E. Everett.
A clerical error
,
an error made in copying or writing.

Webster 1828 Edition

Clerical

CLERICAL

,
Adj.
Relating or pertaining to the clergy as clerical tonsure; clerical robes; clerical duties.

Definition 2024

clerical

clerical

See also: clérical

English

Adjective

clerical ‎(not comparable)

  1. 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.’
  2. of or relating to the clergy

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Translations

Noun

clerical ‎(plural clericals)

  1. A member of the clergy.

Portuguese

Etymology

From Late Latin clēricālis ‎(“clerical”), from clēricus ‎(“clergyman, priest”).

Pronunciation

  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /klɨ.ɾi.ˈkaɫ/
  • Hyphenation: cle‧ri‧cal

Adjective

clerical ‎(plural clericais, comparable)

  1. clerical

Spanish

Adjective

clerical m, f ‎(plural clericales)

  1. clerical

Etymology

From Late Latin clēricālis ‎(“clerical”), from clēricus ‎(“clergyman, priest”).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈklɛɹɪkəl/

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