poimenics

poimenics
\\pȯiˈmeniks\ noun plural but usually singular in construction
Etymology: Greek poimenikos of a shepherd (from poimen-, poimēn shepherd, pastor + -ikos -ic) + English -s; akin to Greek pōy herd, flock — more at fur
: the study or application of pastoral theology

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/poy men"iks/, n. (used with a sing. v.)
[1880-85; Gk poimenikós of a shepherd, equiv. to poimen-, s. of poimén shepherd + -ikos -IC; see -ICS]

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  • poimenics — /poy men iks/, n. (used with a sing. v.) See pastoral theology. [1880 85; < Gk poimenikós of a shepherd, equiv. to poimen , s. of poimén shepherd + ikos IC; see ICS] * * * …   Universalium

  • poimenics — noun pastoral theology …   Wiktionary

  • poimenics — poi·men·ics …   English syllables

  • poimenics —   n. pastoral theology …   Dictionary of difficult words

  • pastoral theology — the branch of theology dealing with the responsibilities of members of the clergy to the people under their care. Also called poimenics. * * * …   Universalium

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