Meaning & use
pastor
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a minister or priest in charge of a Christian church or congregation
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The pastor greeted every family as they left the service.
She has served as pastor of the small rural church for a decade.
A note on using this word
Comes from the Latin word for 'shepherd,' reflecting the idea of a pastor guiding and caring for their congregation.
Words with a similar meaning
ministerclergyman
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