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/poy men"iks/, n. (used with a sing. v.)See pastoral theology.[1880-85; < Gk poimenikós of a shepherd, equiv. to poimen-, s. of poimén shepherd + -ikos -IC; see -ICS]
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poimenics
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poimenics — noun pastoral theology … Wiktionary
poimenics — poi·men·ics … English syllables
poimenics — n. pastoral theology … Dictionary of difficult words
poimenics — pȯiˈmeniks noun plural but usually singular in construction Etymology: Greek poimenikos of a shepherd (from poimen , poimēn shepherd, pastor + ikos ic) + English s; akin to Greek pōy herd, flock more at fur : the study or application of pastoral … Useful english dictionary
pastoral theology — the branch of theology dealing with the responsibilities of members of the clergy to the people under their care. Also called poimenics. * * * … Universalium
