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pastoor — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bilge noun The lowest part of a ship's hull, where water collects.
  • pastor noun A minister or priest who leads a church congregation.
  • priest noun A person trained and ordained to lead religious services and rites in a church or temple.
  • vicar noun In the Church of England, a member of the clergy in charge of a parish.

Senses

pastoor is used for these senses in English:

  • bilge (nautical) The rounded portion of a ship's hull, forming a transition between the bottom and the sides.
  • parish priest (Roman Catholicism) The main priest serving a parish.
  • priest A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple.
  • vicar In the Church of England, the priest of a parish, receiving a salary or stipend but not tithes.

bilge — full definition

  1. noun The lowest part of a ship's hull, where water collects.
  2. noun Nonsense; foolish or worthless talk.

pastor — full definition

  1. noun A minister or priest who leads a church congregation.
  2. verb To lead or minister to a congregation.

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