pastorally
|pas-tor-al-ly|
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/ˈpæstərəli/
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/ˈpɑːstərəli/
(pastoral)
rural life
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pastoral' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'pastoralis,' where 'pastor' meant 'shepherd.'
Historical Evolution
'pastoralis' transformed into the Old French word 'pastoral,' and eventually became the modern English word 'pastoral' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to shepherds,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the countryside or rural life.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that relates to the countryside or rural life.
The landscape was pastorally beautiful, with rolling hills and grazing sheep.
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Last updated: 2025/01/31 02:13