noun
- Plural of clerical; people employed in clerical work, such as office workers or administrative staff.
- Plural of clerical; garments or vestments worn by clergy members.
Usage: religious context
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of office work, administrative duties, or clerical tasks.
- Relating to clergy or the church; ecclesiastical.
Usage: religious context
Examples
- The company hired several clericals to handle data entry and filing.
- Clericals in the office were responsible for scheduling meetings and managing correspondence.
- The bishop wore traditional clericals during the Sunday service.
- Clericals duties include answering phones, organizing documents, and maintaining records.
- Many clericals work in hospitals, schools, and government agencies.
- The church's clericals were displayed in the vestry.
- She transitioned from a clerical role to a management position.