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Synonyms of clerical

6 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for clerical is cleric. Other synonyms of clerical are pastoral. The opposite of clerical is secular.

Synonyms and similar words for clerical

adjectiveOf or relating to the clergy.

nounA member of the clergy.

adjectiveMore synonyms

  • pastoralRelating to the care of souls, to the pastor of a church or to any local religious leader charged with the service of...

Opposite of clerical

adjectiveMore antonyms

  • lay
  • secularNot specifically religious; lay or civil, as opposed to clerical.

Meaning of clerical

  1. adjective Of or relating to clerks or their work.
  2. adjective Of or relating to the clergy.
  3. noun A member of the clergy.

Full definition of clerical

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Questions about synonyms of clerical

What is another word for clerical?
Clerical has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as cleric and pastoral.
What is the opposite of clerical?
The opposite of clerical is secular.
What does clerical mean?
Clerical means of or relating to clerks or their work.

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