Word: nonclerical
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
cler
i
cal
Definition: Not part of the organization of a church; lay.
Morphemes:
Affix: non-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used in the sense of no or none to show lack of or failure to perform; or in the sense of not to negate the meaning of the word to which it is prefixed.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: nōn
Language: ML.
Decoded: non
Meaning: not
Affix: clerical
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or relating to the clergy; in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: clēricus
Language: la
Decoded: clericus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a priest, clergyman, cleric
Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.