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Word: Clerical
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late 15th century (in clerical (sense 2)): from ecclesiastical Latin clericalis, from clericus ‘clergyman’ (see cleric)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈklɛrɪkl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
concerned with or relating to work in an office, especially routine documentation and administrative tasks
Short Definition:concerned with work in office
Examples:- a clerical assistant
- clerical duties
Definition:
relating to the clergy
Short Definition:relating to clergy
Examples:- he was still attired in his clerical outfit
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