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Pastoral
/ˈpæs.tə.ɹəl/
A poem describing the life and manners of shepherds; a poem in which the speakers assume the character of shepherds; an idyll; a bucolic.
📖 Definitions of "Pastoral"
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A poem describing the life and manners of shepherds; a poem in which the speakers assume the character of shepherds; an idyll; a bucolic.
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A cantata relating to rural life; a composition for instruments characterized by simplicity and sweetness; a lyrical composition the subject of which is taken from rural life.
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A letter of a pastor to his charge; specifically, a letter addressed by a bishop to his diocese.
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A letter of the House of Bishops, to be read in each parish.
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Of or pertaining to shepherds or herders of other livestock
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Relating to rural life and scenes
"We were living a pastoral life."
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Relating to the care of souls, to the pastor of a church or to any local religious leader charged with the service of individual parishioners, i.e. a priest or rabbi.
"pastoral duties; a pastoral letter"
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