clerical

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective of or relating to clerks
  2. adjective of or relating to the clergy
  3. adjective appropriate for or engaged in office work

Etymology

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

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