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Definition pastoral in American English

pastoral adjective

adjective
/ˈpæst(ə)rəl/
1

relating to life in the countryside

Example

a pastoral scene/poem

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2

relating to the work that a priest or other religious leader does to help and advise people

Example

pastoral duties

Example

a pastoral visit

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Definition pastoral in American English