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pastorally

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

In a pastoral manner

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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adv

Meaning 2

In the role of a pastor

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English pastoral Middle English -ly English -ly English pastorally From pastoral + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: papillisesti — in a pastoral manner
  • Finnish: pastoraalisesti — in a pastoral manner
  • Finnish: papillisesti — in the role of a pastor
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