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pastoral
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[ adjective ] of or relating to a pastor
Examples "pastoral work" "a pastoral letter" Used in print (Gibson Winter, The Suburban Captivity of the...)The proclamation of the churches is almost totally confined to pastoral contacts by the clergy ( 17.3 per_cent of new members ) and friendly contacts by members ( over two thirds if organizational activities are included ) . Related terms |
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[ noun ] (writing) a letter from a pastor to the congregation
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[ noun ] (music,fine art) a musical composition that evokes rural life
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[ adjective ] relating to shepherds or herdsmen or devoted to raising sheep or cattle
Synonyms Examples "pastoral seminomadic people" "pastoral land" "a pastoral economy" Related terms |
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[ noun ] (writing) a literary work idealizing the rural life (especially the life of shepherds)
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