pas·tor
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Definition of pastor
(Entry 1 of 3)
: a spiritual overseer
especially
: a clergyman serving a local church or parish
pastor
verb
pastored; pastoring\
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Definition of pastor (Entry 2 of 3)
: to serve as pastor of
pastor a church
pastor
noun (2)
pas·tor
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Definition of pastor (Entry 3 of 3)
chiefly Southwest
: herdsman
Other Words from pastor
Noun (1)
pastorship
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ˈpa-stər-ˌship
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noun
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noun
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“Pastor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pastor. Accessed 11 Apr. 2021.
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: a minister or priest in charge of a church
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