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单词 poimenic
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Definition of poimenic in English:

poimenic

noun pɔɪˈmɛnɪk
rare
  • Chiefly in plural Pastoral theology, or the study of this.

adjective pɔɪˈmɛnɪk
rare
  • Of or relating to pastoral care. rare.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Philip Schaff (1819–1893), theologian and historian. From German Poimenik from ancient Greek ποιμενική the art of the shepherd, use as noun (short for ποιμενικὴ τέχνη) of Hellenistic Greek ποιμενικός relating to a shepherd from ancient Greek ποιμήν shepherd, in Hellenistic Greek pastor, teacher (Septuagint, New Testament; from the same Indo-European base as Lithuanian piemuo, genitive piemens) + -ικός. With noun use in plural compare -ic.

 
 

Definition of poimenic in US English:

poimenic

nounpɔɪˈmɛnɪk
rare
  • Chiefly in plural Pastoral theology, or the study of this.

adjectivepɔɪˈmɛnɪk
rare
  • Of or relating to pastoral care. rare.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Philip Schaff (1819–1893), theologian and historian. From German Poimenik from ancient Greek ποιμενική the art of the shepherd, use as noun (short for ποιμενικὴ τέχνη) of Hellenistic Greek ποιμενικός relating to a shepherd from ancient Greek ποιμήν shepherd, in Hellenistic Greek pastor, teacher (Septuagint, New Testament; from the same Indo-European base as Lithuanian piemuo, genitive piemens) + -ικός. With noun use in plural compare -ic.

 
 
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