drovers

plural of drover

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Noun
  • Waves of terrorist attacks, clashes between farmers and herders, as well as kidnappings for ransom have bedeviled Nigerian citizens in recent years, stifling economic growth and productivity in many parts of the country.
    Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 26 June 2026
  • Parts of what was once open fine alpine grassland, which Tibetans call pangtang where herders moved freely and gazed across the boundless horizon, are now covered by dense rows of solar panels.
    Sanggay Tashi, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • The alphorn is a long wooden instrument traditionally used by herdsmen in the Alps.
    Jez Fielder, Fortune, 30 June 2026
  • The alphorn is a long wooden instrument traditionally used by herdsmen in the Alps.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026
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“Drovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drovers. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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