pastor

Meanings

• noun

  A person who conducts religious worship and performs the duties of a pastor, especially the minister of a Christian denomination.

  - "The pastor gave a sermon on Sunday."
  - "The pastor of the church visited the sick in the hospital."
  - "The pastor led the congregation in prayer."

• noun

  A person who is in charge of a particular group or organization and provides advice and guidance.

  - "The sports coach was like a pastor to his team."
  - "The teacher acted as a pastor to her students."
  - "The CEO served as a pastor to her employees."

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Synonyms

parish priest , elder , shepherd

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pastor
aster , master , fasten , gaster , haster , laster , master , mastiff , naster , paster , pastery , raster , taster

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Variants

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pastor , pastors , pastorship , pastorships , pastored , pastoring

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Etymology

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From Middle English pastour, from Old French pastor, from pastor 'shepherd'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pastor' comes from the Latin word for 'shepherd'.

2. In some Christian denominations, a pastor may also be referred to as a 'minister' or a 'reverend'.

3. The role of a pastor has been depicted in various works of literature, including Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' and Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'The Brothers Karamazov'.

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Related Concepts

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1. clergy: A group of religious leaders who are authorized to perform sacraments and other religious duties.

2. minister: A religious leader who performs various duties in a religious organization, such as leading worship services and providing spiritual guidance.

3. priest: A religious leader who is authorized to perform sacraments and offer spiritual guidance in various religious traditions.

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Culture

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In Christian denominations, a pastor is responsible for overseeing the spiritual needs of a congregation. They lead worship services, administer sacraments, provide counseling, and offer guidance to their congregation. Pastors may also visit the sick, provide support to families in crisis, and engage in community outreach.

How to Memorize "pastor"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person dressed in clerical attire, leading a congregation in prayer.
   - Visualize a shepherd leading his flock to green pastures.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pastor' with the image of a religious leader.
   - Connect the word 'pastor' with the idea of caring for a flock or congregation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a 'pastor' is like a 'shepherd' for a 'flock' of people.
   - Think of the word 'pastor' as a 'person' who 'cares' for a 'congregation'.

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