clerical
Translation
clerical, administrative, secretarial
Examples
She has a clerical job in an office.
She has a clerical job in an office.
He wore a clerical collar.
He wore a clerical collar.
Grammar Patterns
clerical + noun relating to office work She has a clerical job.
clerical + noun relating to the clergy He wore a clerical collar.
Similar Words
Synonyms: administrative, office (work); religious, ecclesiastical (clergy)
Etymology
Derived from Late Latin 'clericus', which meant 'clerk' or 'priest'. This dual origin explains its two main senses.
Memory Tips
Think of the two 'C's: 'Clerical' can refer to a 'Clerk' or the 'Clergy'.