SINCE 1828
pastor
noun (1)
pas·tor
| \ ˈpa-stər
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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\ ˈpa-st(ə-)riŋ
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\
Definition of pastor (Entry 2 of 3)
: to serve as pastor of
pastor a church
pastor
noun (2)
pas·tor
| \ pä-ˈstȯr
\
\
Definition of pastor (Entry 3 of 3)
chiefly Southwest
: herdsman
Other Words from pastor
Noun (1)
pastorship
\ ˈpa-stər-ˌship
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noun
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noun
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pastor
noun
pas·tor
| \ ˈpa-stər
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Kids Definition of pastor
: a minister or priest in charge of a church
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