clerical

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   appropriate for or engaged in office work

   clerical skills

2. 2
   adj

   of or relating to the clergy

   clerical collar

3. 3
   adj

   of or relating to clerks

   clerical work

4. 4
   adj

   Of or relating to clerks or their work.

   ‘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.’

5. 5
   adj

   Of or relating to the clergy.

6. 6
   noun

   A member of the clergy.

7. 7
   noun

   Clerical garments.

Etymology

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