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Pronunciation / Transliteration: klerikal
"वह एक क्लेरिकल पद पर काम करता है।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to the duties or activities of a clerk or clerks.
"She took a clerical position at the law firm, handling paperwork and correspondence."
- 1
A person employed in an office or organization to perform administrative tasks.
"The clerical staff ensured that all records were accurately maintained."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'clerical' originates from the Latin word 'clericalis', which means 'of a clerk'. It evolved through Middle English, where it referred to the duties and roles associated with clerks, particularly in religious contexts, before expanding to general administrative functions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Clerical" is said worldwide
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Clérical
Transliteration: klé-ri-kal
"Elle a pris un poste clérical dans l'entreprise."
Klerikal
Transliteration: kle-ri-kal
"Er arbeitet in einer klerikalen Position in der Verwaltung."
Clericale
Transliteration: kle-ri-kah-le
"Ha un lavoro clericale in un ufficio."
Clerical
Transliteration: kle-ri-kal
"Ella trabaja en un puesto clerical en la oficina."
Clerical
Transliteration: kle-ri-kal
"Ele ocupa um cargo clerical na empresa."
क्लेरिकल
Transliteration: klerikal
"वह एक क्लेरिकल पद पर काम करता है।"
文书的
Transliteration: wénshū de
"她在办公室担任文书的职位。"
사무직의
Transliteration: samu-jik-ui
"그녀는 사무직의 일자리를 가지고 있습니다."
事務的な
Transliteration: jimutekina
"彼女は事務的な職に就いています。"
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