English Explanatory Dictionary

pastorate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The role or responsibilities of a pastor.
  2. The period of service of a particular pastor to their congregation; their term of office.
  3. An organization or body consisting of multiple pastors.

Word forms

pastorate pastorates

Etymology

From pastor + -ate (forms nouns denoting rank or office, a body of people involved with it).

Synonyms

pastorage
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