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Meaning of herder
A person who takes care of a group of animals, especially sheep, cattle, or goats, often moving them from one place to another to find food.
Etymology of herder
The word "herder" comes from the Old English word "hērd", which means "to herd or tend to animals"
The term has been used since the 14th century to refer to a person who takes care of a group of animals, often in a rural or pastoral setting
The word is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "herthiz", which is also the source of the Modern English word "heard", meaning a group of animals
Synonyms
shepherd
rancher
farmer
stockman
grazier
drover
cowherd
cattleman
pastoralist
herdsman
livestock producer
animal husbandry specialist
breeder
stockbreeder
animal keeper
ranch hand
farmhand
agriculturalist
livestock farmer
stock farmer
cattle breeder
sheep farmer
goat herder
herderman
herdsboy
cowboy
cowgirl
ranchwoman
farmworker
livestock specialist
animal scientist
Definitions
- A person who herds or tends to a group of animals, typically in a rural or pastoral setting
- A person responsible for the care and management of livestock, including feeding, breeding, and protecting them
- A person who moves animals from one place to another in search of food or better living conditions
Usage Examples
- The herder carefully guided the flock of sheep across the mountain pass to reach the summer grazing grounds
- As a herder, it is my responsibility to ensure the health and well-being of the animals in my care
- The nomadic herder moved his cattle to a new location in search of better pasture and water
Antonyms
hunter
poacher
slaughterer
butcher
meatpacker
animal control officer
wildlife manager
conservationist
environmentalist
urban planner
city dweller
townsman
farmer who uses machinery
agriculturalist who specializes in crops
horticulturist
gardener
landscaper
animal catcher
pest control specialist
animal exterminator