non-clerical

/ˌnɒnˈkler.ɪ.kəl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌnɑːnˈkler.ɪ.kəl/ (ame, ipa)

non-clerical — adjective

1. Used for workers, posts, or duties that are outside ordinary office paperwork an

1.形容詞C1
釋義

Used for workers, posts, or duties that are outside ordinary office paperwork and instead involve practical, physical, or public-facing work.

例句

Rohan applied for a non-clerical post loading parcels at the depot.

collocation: non-clerical post / non-clerical staff

The hospital moved Eve from reception to a non-clerical role in transport.

pattern: non-clerical + role

同義詞
  • manual

    more specific — emphasizes physical hand work rather than any non-office duty

  • operational

    business term for the practical running side of an organization

  • customer-facing

    only for jobs that deal directly with the public

反義詞
  • clerical

    connected with office records, typing, and routine paperwork

  • desk-based

    plain description for work mainly done at a desk or computer

文法句型

non-clerical + job/role/post

non-clerical + staff/workers

用法筆記

Usually appears before nouns such as staff, role, post, or worker. It contrasts with desk or paperwork duties, not with rank or pay.

常見錯誤

❌She moved into a non-clerical office on the third floor.
✅She moved into a non-clerical role on the third floor.
💡The word describes the kind of job or duty, not the room itself.

2. Used for people, groups, or roles in a religious organization that do not belong

2.形容詞C1
釋義

Used for people, groups, or roles in a religious organization that do not belong to the ordained clergy.

例句

The meeting included both clerical and non-clerical members of the parish.

contrast: clerical and non-clerical members

Camila joined the non-clerical team that runs the church kitchen.

同義詞
  • lay

    the usual church term for someone who is not ordained

  • non-ordained

    more explicit about lacking formal ordination

  • lay-led

    describes activities directed by non-clergy rather than clergy

反義詞
  • clerical

    belonging to the clergy or connected with ordained ministry

  • ordained

    officially made a priest, minister, or similar religious leader

文法句型

non-clerical + member/staff/worker

non-clerical + group/volunteer

用法筆記

Usually modifies member, staff, worker, or volunteer in church settings. It contrasts with ordained religious leaders, not with personal belief.

常見錯誤

❌The church hired a non-clerical priest for youth work.
✅The church hired a non-clerical youth worker for youth work.
💡A priest is clergy by definition, so 'non-clerical' cannot describe a priest.