pastoral
[adjective]
Synonyms:
- rustic, bucolic, country, rural
- ecclesiastical, clerical, ministerial, priestly

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Related Words: agrarian

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pas‧tor‧al /ˈpɑːstərəl $ ˈpæ-/ adjective

1. relating to the duties of a priest, minister etc towards the members of their religious group:
his pastoral work among the congregation

2. literary typical of the simple peaceful life in the country:
a charming pastoral scene

3. relating to the duties of a teacher in advising students about their personal needs rather than their schoolwork:
pastoral care at the school

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