pastoring

pas·tor

P p

Transcription

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

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

Definitions of pastoring word

noun pastoring a minister or priest in charge of a church. 1
noun pastoring a person having spiritual care of a number of persons. 1
noun pastoring Ornithology. any of various starlings, especially Sturnus roseus (rosy pastor) of Europe and Asia. 1
verb with object pastoring to serve as the pastor of: He pastored the church here for many years. 1

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Origin of pastoring

First appearance:

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; < Latin pāstor shepherd, literally, feeder, equivalent to pās-, base of pāscere to put to pasture, feed + -tor -tor; replacing Middle English pastour < Anglo-French

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Parts of speech for Pastoring

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pastoring popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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