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Pastorate

Description:

The term "pastorate" refers to the position or tenure of a pastor or clergyman, or the district or parish under their spiritual care.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Referring to the position or tenure of a pastor:

Sample Sentence: After serving as an associate pastor for years, she finally obtained her own pastorate.

Sense 2:

Referring to the district or parish under the care of a clergyman:

Sample Sentence: The pastorate has seen tremendous growth in recent years due to the efforts of the dedicated clergy.

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