pastorage
Home or offices of a pastorHome or offices of a pastor; comparable to a rectory
Meaning
4 senses(countable, uncountable)Home or offices of a pastor; comparable to a rectory
(countable, uncountable)The role or responsibilities of a pastor.
The old pastor found his pastorage wearying, and longed to retire.
(countable, uncountable)The period of service of a particular pastor to his congregation; his term of office.
His pastorage had been marked by several changes in church policy with regards to community outreach.
(countable, uncountable)An organization or body consisting of multiple pastors.
At the denomination's annual conference, the pastorage had passed a bylaw prohibiting members from performing online marriage ceremonies.
Origin
From pastor + -age.From pastor + -age.
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Forms
plural: pastorages| Singular | pastorage |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable