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pastoral
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Số nhiều: pastoralsQuá khứ: nullPhân từ 2: nullV-ing: nullSo sánh hơn: more pastoralSo sánh nhất: most pastoral
This term carries a heavy sense of nostalgia and romanticism. It does not merely describe a rural setting, but specifically an idealized, simplified version of it where the hardships of farming are ignored in favor of tranquility and harmony with nature. In a religious or ecclesiastical context, it refers to the duties of a priest or bishop acting as a shepherd to their congregation. This shifts the meaning from aesthetic beauty to spiritual guidance and care for a community.