Clerical

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈklɛɹɪkÉ™l/

Origin

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

Full definition of clerical

Adjective

1. of or relating to clerks or their work
• 1899, Joseph Conrad, ,‘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

Derived terms

• clerical collar
• clerical error
• clerical marriage

Related terms

• clergy
• clergyman
• cleric
• clerk

Noun

1. A member of the clergy.