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pas·tor·ate
(păs′tər-ĭt)n.
1. The office, rank, or jurisdiction of a pastor.
2. A pastor's term of office with one congregation.
3. A body of pastors.
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pastorate
(ˈpɑːstərɪt)n
1. (Ecclesiastical Terms) the office or term of office of a pastor
2. (Ecclesiastical Terms) a body of pastors; pastors collectively
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pas•tor•ate
(ˈpæs tər ɪt, ˈpɑ stər-)n.
1. the office or term of office of a pastor.
2. a body of pastors.
3. parsonage.
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Noun | 1. | pastorate - pastors collectively clergy - in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity) |
2. | pastorate - the position of pastor |
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