clerkdom

/ˈklerkdəm/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being a clerk; the condition of working as a clerk.

“The monotony of office clerkdom weighed heavily on her mind.”

2. noun

A group of clerks; a collection of people who work as clerks.

“The large clerkdom of the company made it difficult to manage.”

Synonyms

  • bureaucracy
  • officialdom

Antonyms

  • autonomy
  • freedom