An archaic style of Chinese calligraphy, dominant during the Han dynasty. Characters are rather wide (in comparison with modern styles), with long, bold, and deliberate sweeping strokes. Unlike the preceding seal script, it is still legible to modern Chinese, and thus is usually used decoratively.

plural of cleric in minor orders

(Catholicism, historical) A member of one of the four minor orders of the Catholic Church.

Of or pertaining to clericalism.

An advocate of clericalism

plural of clericalist