Pastoral
English Meaning
Of or pertaining to shepherds; hence, relating to rural life and scenes; as, a pastoral life.
- Of or relating to shepherds or herders.
- Of, relating to, or used for animal husbandry.
- Of or relating to the country or country life; rural.
- Charmingly simple and serene; idyllic. See Synonyms at rural.
- Of, relating to, or being a literary or other artistic work that portrays or evokes rural life, usually in an idealized way.
- Of or relating to a pastor or the duties of a pastor: pastoral duties; a pastoral letter.
- A literary or other artistic work that portrays or evokes rural life, usually in an idealized way.
- Music A pastorale.
