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Meaning of the word pastoral in English

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pastoral

US /ˈpæs.tɚ.əl/
UK /ˈpæs.tɚ.əl/
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Adjective

1.

of or relating to the countryside, especially with reference to the idealized innocence and tranquility of rural life

Example:
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The artist painted a beautiful pastoral scene with sheep and rolling hills.
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Many poets romanticize the pastoral life.
Synonym:
ruralrusticbucolicidyllicarcadian
2.

of or relating to a pastor or the duties of a pastor

Example:
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The church offers pastoral care to its members.
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He received pastoral training before becoming a minister.

Noun

1.

a literary work (such as a poem or play) dealing with shepherds or rural life in a usually idealized way

Example:
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The poet's latest work is a beautiful pastoral.
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The opera featured a charming pastoral scene in the second act.
Synonym:
idyllecloguebucolic
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Related Word:
pastor