Pastor (Noun)
Meaning 1
A person authorized to conduct religious worship; "clergymen are usually called ministers in Protestant churches".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The new pastor at the church was young and energetic, with a vision to attract more young people to the congregation.
- After serving as a pastor for 20 years, Reverend Brown decided to retire and spend more time with his family.
- The community rallied around the pastor, who had lost his home in a fire and was in need of financial support.
- The pastor stood at the altar, ready to officiate the wedding ceremony and bless the union of the young couple.
- At the town hall meeting, the pastor led a prayer and spoke out against the proposal to build a new nightclub in the area.
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Meaning 2
Only the rose-colored starlings; in some classifications considered a separate genus.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.