transhumance

noun

trans·hu·mance | \tran(t)s-ˈhyü-mən(t)s,

tranz-, -ˈyü-\

Definition of transhumance

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

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The main activities include transhumance, grazing and hiking tourism. — Alex Treadway, National Geographic, "UN Announces 23 New Nature Reserves While U.S. Removes 17," 14 June 2017

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