Clericity

/klɛˈrɪsɪti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being clerical; the distinctive character of clergy or clerical work.

Etymology

From clerical plus -ity (from Latin -itas). This term parallels 'clericality' but is less commonly used, representing a variant formation in English word-building.

Kelly Says

Words like 'clericity' and 'clericality' for nearly the same meaning show English's productive but somewhat redundant approach to creating abstract nouns—sometimes languages have multiple words where one would suffice.

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