pastorate

pas·tor·ate

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pas-ter-it, pah-ster-]
- /ˈpæs tər ɪt, ˈpɑ stər-/
- /ˈpɑː.stə.rət/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pas-ter-it, pah-ster-]
- /ˈpæs tər ɪt, ˈpɑ stər-/

Definitions of pastorate word

noun pastorate the office or term of office of a pastor. 1
noun pastorate a body of pastors. 1
noun pastorate parsonage (def 1). 1
noun pastorate the office or term of office of a pastor 0
noun pastorate a body of pastors; pastors collectively 0
noun pastorate the position, rank, or duties of a pastor 0

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Origin of pastorate

First appearance:

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

1785-95; < Medieval Latin pāstōrātus, equivalent to Latin pāstōr-, stem of pāstor (see pastor) + -ātus -ate3

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Parts of speech for Pastorate

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Pastorate

pastorate popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for pastorate

noun pastorate

canonicate — the office or rank of a canon; canonry
canonry — the office, benefice, or status of a canon
cardinalate — the rank, office, or term of office of a cardinal
clergy — The clergy are the official leaders of the religious activities of a particular group of believers.
deaconry — the office or status of a deacon

All 11 Synonyms of pastorate