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PASTORATE
pastorship, pastorate
(noun) the position of pastor
pastorate
(noun) pastors collectively
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
pastorate (plural pastorates)
The role or responsibilities of a pastor.
The period of service of a particular pastor to their congregation; their term of office.
An organization or body consisting of multiple pastors.
Synonyms
• pastorage
Source: Wiktionary
Pas"tor*ate, n. Etym: [Cf. F. pastorat. See Pastor.]
Definition: The office, state, or jurisdiction of a pastor.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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