pastor
word
/ˈpæstɝ/
PAS-tur
/pˈɑːstɐ/
PAH-stuh
Definition
A pastor is a person, especially in Christian churches, who leads a congregation and provides spiritual guidance. In some contexts, it can also mean a person who takes care of sheep.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used for Christian leaders ('church pastor'), but can also refer to a shepherd, especially in older or biblical contexts. In religious use, it's formal or semi-formal.
Spanish: pastorPortuguese (BR): pastorPortuguese (PT): pastorChinese (Simplified): 牧师 - 牧羊人Chinese (Traditional): 牧師 - 牧羊人Hindi: पादरी - चरवाहाArabic: قسّ - راعٍBengali: পাস্টর - মেষপালকRussian: пастор - пастух (человек, пасущий овец)Japanese: 牧師（ぼくし） - 羊飼い（ひつじかい）Vietnamese: mục sư - người chăn cừuKorean: 목사 - 목동 (양치기)Turkish: pastör - çobanUrdu: پادری - چرواہا (بھیڑوں کا رکھوالا)Indonesian: pendeta - gembala
Example Sentences
The pastor gave a speech at the Sunday service.
basic
The pastor takes care of the church members.
basic
The shepherd and the pastor are different jobs.
basic
Our pastor always listens when we need advice.
natural
After the meeting, the pastor greeted everyone at the door.
natural
He became a pastor because he wanted to help his community.
natural