Definition of pastor
(Entry 1 of 3)
: a spiritual overseer
especially
: a clergyman serving a local church or parish
pastor
verbDefinition of pastor (Entry 2 of 3)
: to serve as pastor of
pastor a church
pastor
noun (2)Definition of pastor (Entry 3 of 3)
chiefly Southwest
: herdsman
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The first known use of pastor was in the 14th century
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