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herdsman

noun

ˈhərdz-mən

Definition of herdsman

as in shepherd

a tender of livestock a lone herdsman stood with his sheep and his dog on the hillside

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Recent Examples of herdsman Then, this afternoon, either Archie or Simon, the farm’s senior herdsman, will bring the cows back for the second milking. — Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026 Each spring, lab herdsman Cleo Garcia expects around 20 calves. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026 Continue reading … FAITH UNDER SIEGE – Christians targeted in systematic kidnapping campaign in Nigeria by jihadi herdsmen. — FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026 The meteors appear to radiate from the constellation Boötes, also known as the herdsman, the American Meteor Society’s Lunsford said via email. — Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for herdsman

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Witnesses said the men tried siccing a German shepherd on CBS News Chicago's photojournalist while yelling racial slurs, but the dog did not obey the command.

— Todd Feurer, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Quasi, a German shepherd around 13 years old, was found wandering on his own.

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 31 July 2026

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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
Grazing companies say annual wage costs could jump to about $240,000 per herder, forcing some to liquidate herds or shut down.

— Ruyuan Li. Story produced with AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of herder

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The cowboy thanks the bartender and rides off into the sunset.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Lean into desert dressing with cowboy-core and micro shorts; embrace your boho dreams in flowy dresses and ruffles; or match the city grit with an oversized leather jacket and low-rise jeans.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026

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