Definition of pastor
: a spiritual overseer; especially : a clergyman serving a local church or parish
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Origin and Etymology of pastor
Middle English pastour, from Anglo-French, from Latin pastor herdsman, from pascere to feed — more at food
First Known Use: 14th century
Other Christian Religious Terms
pastor
Definition of pastor
pastored
;pastoring
play \ˈpa-st(ə-)riŋ\transitive verb
: to serve as pastor of pastor a church
1623
First Known Use of pastor
1623
Other Christian Religious Terms
Origin and Etymology of pastor
Spanish, from Latin
First Known Use: 14th century
PASTOR Defined for Kids
pastor
playDefinition of pastor for Students
: a minister or priest in charge of a church
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