transhumance

trans·hu·mance

noun
\tran(t)s-ˈhyü-mən(t)s, tranz-, -ˈyü-\

Definition of TRANSHUMANCE

: seasonal movement of livestock (as sheep) between mountain and lowland pastures either under the care of herders or in company with the owners

— trans·hu·mant \-mənt\ adjective or noun

Origin of TRANSHUMANCE

French, from transhumer to practice transhumance, from Spanish trashumar, from tras- trans- (from Latin trans-) + Latin humus earth — more at humble

First Known Use: circa 1901