pas·to·ral

pas·to·ral
/ˈpæstərəl, Brit ˈpɑːstərəl/ adj
1 : of or relating to the countryside or to the lives of people who live in the country

The house is situated in a charming pastoral setting.

Her favorite painting in the collection is a pastoral landscape.

pastoral scenes

a pastoral poem

2 : of or relating to the spiritual care or guidance of people who are members of a religious group

The bishop outlined the church's views in a pastoral letter.

pastoral counseling

3 : of or relating to the pastor of a church

pastoral duties/responsibilities


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