As a Noun: 1. A person who is employed to do office work, such as typing letters, answering phone calls, and arranging meetings; a person whose job in a club or other organisation involves keeping records and writing letters. English = secretary. 2. A room or a part of a building where people work sitting at desks. English = office. 3. A person who works in an office, bank, or law court, and whose job is to look after the records or accounts. English = clerk, office worker. 4. Something which is written for a newspaper, journal or magazine. English = article. 5. In a religious context, writings which are regarded as sacred in a particular religion. English = scripture. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. Of or relating to work that is done in an office. English = (be) clerical.