pastorate en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English pastor Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Italic *-tus Latin -tus, -tūs Latin -ātusder. English -ate English pastorate From pastor + -ate (forms nouns denoting rank or office, a body of people involved with it).
Meanings
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The role or responsibilities of a pastor.
The old pastor found his pastorate wearying, and longed to retire.
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The period of service of a particular pastor to their congregation; their term of office.
His pastorate had been marked by several changes in church policy with regards to community outreach.
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An organization or body consisting of multiple pastors.
At the denomination's annual conference, the pastorate had passed a bylaw prohibiting members from performing online marriage ceremonies.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pastorates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |