pas ‧ tor ‧ al /ˈpɑːst ə rəl $ ˈpæ-/ BrE AmE adjective
1 . relating to the duties of a priest, minister etc towards the members of their religious group:
his pastoral work among the congregation
2 . literary typical of the simple peaceful life in the country:
a charming pastoral scene
3 . relating to the duties of a teacher in advising students about their personal needs rather than their schoolwork:
pastoral care at the school