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单词 clerical
释义 cler·i·cal
I. \-rə̇kəl, -ēk-\ adjective
Etymology: Late Latin clericalis, from clericus
1. : of, belonging to, or characteristic of the clergy, a clergyman, or a cleric
 < clerical vows >
2. : of, suitable to, or belonging to a clerk in an office or business
 < clerical occupations such as bookkeeping >
: being or consisting of an office clerk or clerks
 < clerical staff >
3. : governed by or supporting the principles of clericalism
 < a clerical party >
cler·i·cal·ly \-rə̇k(ə)lē, -ēk-, -li\ adverb
II. noun
(-s)
1. : a clergyman or cleric
2. : one who believes in or supports clericalism : a member of a clerical party
 < the clericals proposed compulsory religious education in the public schools >
3. clericals plural : clerical garments
4. : one who does clerical work in an office or business
 < permanent jobs as secretaries, clericals, typists — New York Times >
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