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单词 pastor
释义

pastor

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noun (1)

pas·​tor ˈpa-stər How to pronounce pastor (audio)
plural pastors
: a spiritual overseer
especially : a clergyperson serving a local church or parish
pastorship
ˈpa-stər-ˌship How to pronounce pastor (audio)
noun

pastor

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verb

pastored; pastoring ˈpa-st(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce pastor (audio)

transitive verb

: to serve as pastor of
pastor a church

pastor

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noun (2)

pas·​tor pä-ˈstȯr How to pronounce pastor (audio)
chiefly Southwestern US
: herdsman

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English pastour, from Anglo-French, from Latin pastor herdsman, from pascere to feed — more at food

Noun (2)

Spanish, from Latin

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1623, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

pastor

noun

pas·​tor ˈpa-stər How to pronounce pastor (audio)
: a minister or priest in charge of a church

pastor

noun

as in rector

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • rector
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  • churchman
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  • dean
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  • father
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  • clergywoman
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  • missionary
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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • layman
  • lector
  • layperson
  • secular
  • lay reader
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