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    Clerical (en. Clerical)

    /ˈklɛrɪkəl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Related to the clerical profession.
    The clerical function involves organizing documents in the church.
    La función clerical implica la organización de documentos en la iglesia.
    Referring to administrative tasks.
    Clerical work in the office includes handling files.
    El trabajo clerical en la oficina incluye el manejo de archivos.
    adjective
    Belonging to the clergy.
    Clerical privileges are different from those of the laity.
    Los privilegios clericales son distintos a los de los laicos.
    Performed in offices.
    Clerical skills are essential for the position.
    Las habilidades clericales son esenciales para el puesto.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'clericalis', which comes from 'clericus', related to the clergy.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    clerical work
    Work related to the administration of documents and offices.
    trabajo clerical
    clerical duties
    Responsibilities that belong to the clergy or administrative tasks.
    deberes clericales
    clerical function
    Role or task that involves office or religious work.
    función clerical

    Related Words

    clergy
    A group of individuals who perform religious functions.
    clero
    administration
    The act of managing affairs or keeping records.
    administración
    priest
    A member of the clergy who conducts religious ceremonies.
    sacerdote

    Slang Meanings

    Boring and repetitive work
    That report is just clerical work, nothing exciting.
    Ese reporte es solo trabajo clerical, nada emocionante.
    Derogatory term for referring to an office employee
    I don’t want to be just a clerical worker in this company.
    No quiero ser solo un clerical en esta empresa.