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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries牧师
Pronunciation / Transliteration: mùshī
"牧师为教会提供了精神上的指导。"
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2 senses- 1
A clergyman or priest in certain branches of the Christian church.
"The pastor delivered an inspiring sermon that resonated with the congregation." - 2
A person who gives spiritual care and guidance to a community.
"She sought advice from her pastor during a difficult time in her life."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'pastor' originates from the Latin 'pastor', meaning 'shepherd'. It was adopted into Middle English in the 14th century, primarily in a religious context, referring to a clergyman who provides spiritual guidance, akin to a shepherd tending to their flock.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Pastor" is said worldwide
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Pasteur
Transliteration: pas.tœʁ
"Le pasteur a donné un sermon inspirant."
Pastor
Transliteration: ˈpastɔʁ
"Der Pastor hielt eine bewegende Predigt."
Pastore
Transliteration: pas'to.re
"Il pastore ha guidato la comunità con saggezza."
Pastor
Transliteration: pas'tor
"El pastor ofreció consuelo a su congregación."
Pastor
Transliteration: pas'toʁ
"O pastor deu uma mensagem de esperança."
पादरी
Transliteration: pādari
"पादरी ने समुदाय को मार्गदर्शन दिया।"
牧师
Transliteration: mùshī
"牧师为教会提供了精神上的指导。"
목사
Transliteration: moksah
"목사는 교인들에게 영적인 지도를 제공했습니다."
牧師
Transliteration: bokushi
"牧師は信者に励ましの言葉をかけました。"
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