poimenics

noun plural but usually singular in construction

poi·​men·​ics

pȯiˈmeniks

: the study or application of pastoral theology

Word History

Etymology

Greek poimenikos of a shepherd (from poimen-, poimēn shepherd, pastor + -ikos -ic) + English -s; akin to Greek pōy herd, flock

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