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pastorates

The correct spelling is pastorates.

How to pronounce pastorates

noun

Say it like: Pas-tor-ate-s

The correct spelling is pastorates. The role or responsibilities of a pastor. For example: "The old pastor found his pastorate wearying, and longed to retire."

Usage Examples

The old pastor found his pastorate wearying, and longed to retire.

His pastorate had been marked by several changes in church policy with regards to community outreach.

At the denomination's annual conference, the pastorate had passed a bylaw prohibiting members from performing online marriage ceremonies.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The role or responsibilities of a pastor.
  2. 2.The period of service of a particular pastor to their congregation; their term of office.
  3. 3.An organization or body consisting of multiple pastors.

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