Synonyms of herder

herder

noun

ˈhər-dər 

as in herdsman

a tender of livestock

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• herdsman
• cowboy
• shepherd
• cowherd
• sheepherder
• cowman
• shepherdess
• goatherd
• gaucho
• cowhand
• cowpuncher
• vaquero
• cowgirl
• swineherd
• drover
• cowpoke
• buckaroo
• ranchero
• wrangler

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of herder

Comprising more than 300 folktales and legends from northern Norway, including many from the coastal Sámi and the Skolt Sámi of eastern Finland, this anthology shares narratives told by fishers, farmers, reindeer herders, lay preachers and teachers. — Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026

In the northern reaches, thousands of pastoralist herders have switched to fishing after losing their livestock to drought since 2021. — Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 31 May 2026

Observers say other violent conflicts arise from communal and ethnic tensions, as well as disputes between farmers and herders over limited access to land and water resources. — Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 16 May 2026

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, 15 May 2026