Pastore
/paˈstoːre/noun
An Italian word meaning “shepherd,” also used as a surname and occasionally borrowed in English contexts.
Did you know?The same Latin root behind pastore produced the religious title “pastor,” turning an everyday shepherd into a powerful metaphor for spiritual authority.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*peh₂-
“To protect, guard, or shepherd”
Ancient Latin
Latin
pāscō
“I feed, nourish, or let animals graze”
Classical Latin
Latin
pāstor
“A herdsman or shepherd”
Late Latin
Latin
pastor
“A shepherd; later, a spiritual guide”
Medieval Italian
Italian
pastore
“Shepherd or herdsman”
Modern Italian
Italian
pastore
“Shepherd; also a surname and a term used in religious or artistic contexts”