Definition of CLERICAL

clerical

Meanings

Plural: clericals

Adjective

  • of or relating to clerks
    • "clerical work"
  • of or relating to the clergy
    • "clerical collar"

Adjective Satellite

  • appropriate for or engaged in office work
    • "clerical skills"
    • "a clerical job"
    • "the clerical staff"

Adj

  • Of or relating to clerks or their work.
  • Of or relating to the clergy.

Noun

  • A member of the clergy.
  • Clerical garments.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

cleric

Scrabble Score: 12

clerical is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
clerical is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
clerical is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

clerical is a valid Words With Friends word