poimenics
1poimenics — /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] * * * …
2poimenics — noun pastoral theology …
3poimenics — poi·men·ics …
4poimenics — n. pastoral theology …
5poimenics — 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 …
6pastoral theology — the branch of theology dealing with the responsibilities of members of the clergy to the people under their care. Also called poimenics. * * * …