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
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First Known Use of pastor
1623
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Definition of pastor for Students
: a minister or priest in charge of a church
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