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pastor

n. countable
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈpæstɝ// UK //pˈɑːstɐ// pas·tor Archaic

n. a leader in a Christian church who looks after the people in the community. They usually give talks during services and help people with their problems.

n. an ordained leader or minister of a Christian congregation, responsible for spiritual care and administrative oversight. Often used as a title before a surname.


SIMPLE

The pastor gave a moving speech at the wedding.

CONTEXTUAL

After the Sunday service, the pastor stood at the door to greet every member of the congregation.

COMPLEX

The local pastor acted as a mediator during the community dispute, drawing on years of experience in pastoral counseling and local leadership.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English pastour, from Old French pastor (Modern French pasteur), from Latin pāstor.

Usage

Often used as a proper noun or title (e.g., Pastor Miller) when referring to a specific individual.

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