PASTORAL


Meaning of PASTORAL in English

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

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.