pastor
n. countablen. 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.
The pastor gave a moving speech at the wedding.
After the Sunday service, the pastor stood at the door to greet every member of the congregation.
The local pastor acted as a mediator during the community dispute, drawing on years of experience in pastoral counseling and local leadership.
From Middle English pastour, from Old French pastor (Modern French pasteur), from Latin pāstor.
Often used as a proper noun or title (e.g., Pastor Miller) when referring to a specific individual.