pas·to·ral 
/ˈpæstərəl, Brit ˈpɑ:stərəl/ adjective
/ˈpæstərəl, Brit ˈpɑ:stərəl/ adjective 1 : of or relating to the countryside or to the lives of people who live in the country
▪ The house is situated in a charming pastoral setting. ▪ Her favorite painting in the collection is a pastoral landscape. ▪ pastoral scenes ▪ a pastoral poem 2 : of or relating to the spiritual care or guidance of people who are members of a religious group
▪ The bishop outlined the church's views in a pastoral letter. ▪ pastoral counseling 3 : of or relating to the pastor of a church
▪ pastoral duties/responsibilities
▪ The house is situated in a charming pastoral setting. ▪ Her favorite painting in the collection is a pastoral landscape. ▪ pastoral scenes ▪ a pastoral poem
▪ The bishop outlined the church's views in a pastoral letter. ▪ pastoral counseling
▪ pastoral duties/responsibilities
