pastoral
pas|to|ral /p'ɑːstərəl, p'æst-/
1 [ADJ] ADJ n
The pastoral duties of a priest or other religious leader involve looking after the people he or she has responsibility for, especially by helping them with their personal problems.
Many churches provide excellent pastoral counselling.
2 [ADJ] ADJ n
If a school offers pastoral care, it is concerned with the personal needs and problems of its pupils, not just with their schoolwork. (mainly BRIT)
A few schools now offer counselling sessions; all have some system of pastoral care.
3 [ADJ] ADJ n
A pastoral place, atmosphere, or idea is characteristic of peaceful country life and scenery.
...a tranquil pastoral scene.
= rustic
1 [ADJ] ADJ n
The pastoral duties of a priest or other religious leader involve looking after the people he or she has responsibility for, especially by helping them with their personal problems.
Many churches provide excellent pastoral counselling.
2 [ADJ] ADJ n
If a school offers pastoral care, it is concerned with the personal needs and problems of its pupils, not just with their schoolwork. (mainly BRIT)
A few schools now offer counselling sessions; all have some system of pastoral care.
3 [ADJ] ADJ n
A pastoral place, atmosphere, or idea is characteristic of peaceful country life and scenery.
...a tranquil pastoral scene.
= rustic