pastoral

🇬🇧 UK/'pæstәrәl/🇺🇸 US
GREB2

Definitions

adj.

Relating to rural or country life; relating to the spiritual care of a congregation or community.

田园的;牧师职责的

n.

A poem, piece of music, or other work depicting idealized rural life; a letter from a bishop to a diocese.

田园诗;牧歌;牧函

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
pastorstem
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alrelating to, having the nature of
=pastoral

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The poet's pastoral verses evoked images of peaceful countryside living.

  • 2.

    The pastor's pastoral care brought comfort to families during difficult times.

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