herder

noun

herd·​er ˈhər-dər 

: one that herds

specifically : a person who manages, breeds, or tends to livestock : herdsman sense 1

Synonyms of herder

• herdsman
• cowboy
• shepherd

Examples of herder in a Sentence

the nomadic reindeer herders of Siberia live in reindeer-skin tents

Recent Examples on the Web

Construction and project activities have included specialized training for local farmers and herders. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026

Separate accounts from Siberia described nomadic herders using fly agaric in shamanic ceremonies, taking pains to prolong its psychoactive effects. — Kimon De Greef, Longreads, 4 Aug. 2026

There are ongoing disputes in the region between farmers from the Hausa ethnic group and Fulani cattle herders over access to grazing land. — Alexis Okeowo, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Grazing companies say annual wage costs could jump to about $240,000 per herder, forcing some to liquidate herds or shut down. — Ruyuan Li. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1635, in the meaning defined above

Biographical Definition

Herder

biographical name

Her·​der ˈher-dər 

Johann Gottfried von 1744–1803 German philosopher