pastoral — relating to the countryside or rural life
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to the countryside or rural life
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpæstərəl/
Korean meaning: 목가적인, 시골의
Korean pronunciation: 패스-터-럴 (강세: 패스)
Example Sentences
- City folks often dream of a pastoral lifestyle until they realize there's no WiFi in the meadow.
- The novel's pastoral setting contrasted sharply with the urban chaos of modern life.
- Her pastoral duties included visiting sick parishioners and organizing charity events.
pastoral
ADJECTIVE//ˈpæstərəl//
relating to the countryside or rural life
Peaceful countryside shepherd scene
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Spectral spirits bless the central pastoral land
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Origin
From Latin 'pastoralis,' derived from 'pastor' meaning 'shepherd.' The word entered English through Old French and Medieval Latin, originally referring to shepherds and their activities, later extending to describe rural life and countryside settings.
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“City folks often dream of a pastoral lifestyle until they realize there's no WiFi in the meadow.”
“The novel's pastoral setting contrasted sharply with the urban chaos of modern life.”
“Her pastoral duties included visiting sick parishioners and organizing charity events.”
“The Instagram influencer's 'pastoral' photos were actually taken in her backyard with fake sheep props.”
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