herder
word
Definition
A person whose job is to take care of and guide herds of animals, such as sheep, cattle, or goats.
Usage & Nuances
'Herder' is a noun used mainly for people managing animals in rural or traditional settings. Common collocations: 'sheep herder', 'cattle herder'. Similar to 'shepherd' (usually just sheep) and 'cowboy' (mainly cattle in the US).
Spanish: pastor - cuidador de ganadoPortuguese (BR): pastor - criador de gadoPortuguese (PT): pastor - guardador de gadoChinese (Simplified): 牧人 - 畜牧工Chinese (Traditional): 牧人 - 畜牧工Hindi: चरवाहाArabic: راعٍ - راعي المواشي
Example Sentences
The herder takes the sheep to the field every morning.
basic
A herder must watch the animals carefully.
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The village hired a new herder to take care of the cattle.
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As a herder, he knows every animal by name.
natural
It's not easy being a herder when the weather is bad.
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The herder waved and smiled as we drove past his flock.
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