pastor
nounUK /ˈpɑːstə/
US /ˈpæstər/
A pastor is a person who leads a church and helps people learn about God.
The pastor gave a kind talk at the Sunday service.
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2. A spiritual leader or shepherd of a religious group.
She served as pastor of a small rural church for ten years.
3. A person who gives guidance and care to others, like a shepherd to sheep.
In times of trouble, he acted as a pastor to his friends.
4. A type of bird, the rosy pastor, a kind of starling.
We spotted a rosy pastor perched on the fence.