Sheepherder Meaning in English
word
ˈʃiˌphɜrdər
SHEEP-her-der
ˈʃiːpˌhɜːdə
SHEEP-hur-duh
Definition
A sheepherder is a person whose job is to take care of and guide sheep, often in the countryside or mountains.
Usage & Nuances
"Sheepherder" is more common in American English; in British English, "shepherd" is usually used. The word is mostly used for people who work with large flocks, often outdoors for long periods. It is formal and rarely used outside discussions of rural life or history.
Spanish: pastor de ovejasPortuguese (BR): pastor de ovelhasPortuguese (PT): pastor de ovelhasChinese (Simplified): 牧羊人Chinese (Traditional): 牧羊人Hindi: भेड़पालकArabic: راعي غنمBengali: মেষপালকRussian: овцевод - пастух (овец)Japanese: 羊飼いVietnamese: người chăn cừuKorean: 양치기Turkish: çoban (koyun) - koyun çobanıUrdu: چرواہا (بھیڑوں کا)Indonesian: gembala domba
Example Sentences
The sheepherder watches his flock on the green hills.
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A sheepherder uses a dog to help guide the sheep.
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The sheepherder lives in a small cabin in the valley.
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My grandfather was a sheepherder for nearly forty years.
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The movie tells the story of a lonely sheepherder in the West.
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You don’t meet a sheepherder every day these days.
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