noun
- Plural of pastorium; a house provided by a church for its pastor or minister to live in.
Usage: Also called a parsonage or manse in some regions.; Primarily used in religious or ecclesiastical contexts.
Examples
- The church maintained several pastoriums for its clergy members.
- The denomination provided pastoriums in rural communities to support their ministers.
- Many historic pastoriums have been preserved as cultural landmarks.
- The pastoriums were modest but comfortable homes for the pastoral staff.