Definition

The position or office of a pastor, a leader of a Christian congregation.

Example

She was appointed to the pastorship after many years of service in the church.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the responsibilities of a pastorship?

Yeah, it seems like a lot of work, but also very rewarding.

I agree! It must be fulfilling to guide a community.

Definitely! I admire people who dedicate their lives to that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pastorship → It is formed from "pastor" (from Latin "pastor", meaning shepherd) and "-ship" (meaning the state or condition of). The word "pastorship" refers to the condition or office of being a shepherd, particularly in a religious context.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'shepherd' ('pastor') guiding a flock, and '-ship' indicating a role or position. This helps you remember that 'pastorship' is the role of a shepherd in a church.

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