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
Unlike the Islamic extremists that staged the Chibok kidnappings, the deadly criminal gangs terrorizing villages in northwestern Nigeria are mostly former herdsmen who were in conflict with farming host communities, according to authorities.
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Chinedu Asadu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2024
In 1997, Thimphu told Beijing that Tibetan herdsmen had been intruding into the Jakarlung valley and even constructed sheds there, according to Bhutan’s National Assembly records cited by Barnett.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
How to find Arcturus: Located in the northern constellation Boötes, the herdsman, the star can be seen from spring to fall in the United States.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Sep. 2024
Elsewhere were depictions of giraffes, elephants, and rhinos as well as people dancing, horsemen carrying spears and bows, and herdsmen tending cattle.
—Aminatta Forna, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2024
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Chinedu Asadu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2024
In 1997, Thimphu told Beijing that Tibetan herdsmen had been intruding into the Jakarlung valley and even constructed sheds there, according to Bhutan’s National Assembly records cited by Barnett.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
How to find Arcturus: Located in the northern constellation Boötes, the herdsman, the star can be seen from spring to fall in the United States.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Sep. 2024
Elsewhere were depictions of giraffes, elephants, and rhinos as well as people dancing, horsemen carrying spears and bows, and herdsmen tending cattle.
—Aminatta Forna, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for herdsman
Noun
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The video features Daisy, a German shepherd, whose unique way of anticipating steps has captivated viewers.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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But after months in the shelter, the German shepherd/Labrador retriever mix has remained in his kennel as hundreds of other dogs have been adopted before him.—
Mike Stunson
July 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Examples include Roan’s retro Grammy Awards performance atop a giant pink pony and surrounded by clown cowboys, and arriving on stage at the 2024 Governors Ball by bursting out of a smoking bong apple and emerging in full body paint as the Statue of Liberty.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
11 July 2025
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The term 'roughneck' conjures up images of rough-looking, greasy oilfield workers, sort of an iconic visual depiction, like those of cowboys of the old West.—
Matt Randolph,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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During the transition to an open market under the new democracy, coupled with the low demand for camel products like milk and wool, herders found their camels were worth more for their meat.—
Matt Dutile,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
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Originally bred to work as herders on farms, border collies kept as family pets have retained their herding eye due to instinct—as proven by a viral video to Kelsie's account.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 June 2025
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“Herdsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herdsman. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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