goatherds

Definition of goatherdsnext
plural of goatherd
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Noun
  • In the right hands, delivered with an attitude that respects both the subjects and gallery visitors, this frantic exploration of cowboys and the West by art galleries can still have something to say.
    Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
  • These cowboys who are actually a moving company who actually have a dream of becoming country rock stars?
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • There are plenty of places to take a horse, with experienced cowhands to guide the way.
    Jenny Peters, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Now, the ranch is proactively using drones equipped with speakers and bright lights as stand-in cowhands, WSJ reported.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Continue reading … FAITH UNDER SIEGE – Christians targeted in systematic kidnapping campaign in Nigeria by jihadi herdsmen.
    , FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Tens of thousands of Nigerians, both Christians and Muslims, have been murdered by terrorists such as Boko Haram and ISWAP, as well as violent Fulani herdsmen, over the past decade.
    Kingsley Moghalu, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • And so then also, guests are able to walk with nomadic herders, like across the land with camels or with or with cows and to like, learn about this ancient practice.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
  • Last year, clashes between farmers and herders in southwestern Chad left 42 people dead and several homes burned.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Goatherds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goatherds. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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