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Meaning of
pastoral
in English
pastoral
us
//ˈpæst(ə)rəl//
uk
//ˈpæs.tər.əl//
#moderate
Plural
pastorals
Definitions
Adjective
relating
to
rural
life
and
poetry
;
scenes
The
poet's
pastoral
writings
often
described
idyllic
countryside
scenes
.
concerning
spiritual
care
;
pastor's
role
The
pastor's
pastoral
duties
included
visiting
sick
members
of
the
congregation
.
describing
rural
settings
;
simple
life
The
village
offered
a
peaceful
pastoral
atmosphere
that
attracted
many
tourists
.
Noun
a
poem
about
shepherds
;
idyllic
scene
The
artist
painted
a
beautiful
pastoral
depicting
shepherds
in
a
serene
landscape
.
Compounds / Phrases
semipastoral
pastoral staff
