drovers

noun

plural of drover
as in herders

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  1. herders
  2. herdsmen
  3. ranchers
Noun
  • 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
  • More than 90% of sheep and goat herders in California worked under H-2A visas, most commonly coming from Peru and Mexico.
    — Velvet Wu August 2, Sacbee.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of herders
Noun
  • The alphorn is a long wooden instrument traditionally used by herdsmen in the Alps.
    — Jez Fielder, Fortune, 30 June 2026
  • Continue reading … FAITH UNDER SIEGE – Christians targeted in systematic kidnapping campaign in Nigeria by jihadi herdsmen.
    — , FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Definition of herdsmen
Noun
  • The discussions with the state started with ranchers’ desires to be able to use pepper balls, not paintballs, said Rick Roberti, president of the California Cattlemen’s Association and a rancher in Sierra Valley.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of ranchers
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“Drovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drovers. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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