pastor

Definition

Someone who tends to a flock of animals: synonym of shepherd.

Etymology

From Middle English pastour, from Old French pastor (Modern French pasteur), from Latin pāstor.

Example Sentences

• "The pastor told CNN on Tuesday that no members of his megachurch have contracted the virus. MacArthur also said he doubted the accuracy of California’s coronavirus numbers. […] Most of the pastors who have bucked the rules are fringe figures in American Christianity."
• "Agricultural officers have put it on record that the pastor must on balance be considered beneficial on account of the vast quantities of locusts which it destroys."