What is another word for sheepherder?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈiːpədə] (IPA)

There are several alternative terms for the word "sheepherder" commonly used throughout the English language. One of the most popular is "shepherd," which is also a biblical reference to someone who looks after a flock of animals. Other synonyms include "sheep rancher," "pastoralist," and "livestock guardian." In some specific areas, depending on local dialects and traditions, alternative words such as "hirdsman" or "rambler" may also be used. Regardless of what terms are used, all of these words describe someone responsible for keeping a flock of sheep together and leading them to safe pastures.

What are the hypernyms for Sheepherder?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • hypernyms for sheepherder (as nouns)

What are the hyponyms for Sheepherder?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Sheepherder

The farmer who was a friend of Jimmy Clark's was a sheepherder and he was stuck with a flock of sheep way out an the prairie with no feed for the animals.
"The Biography of a Rabbit"
Roy Benson, Jr.
You had to band together in a pack, like a flock of sheep, with Carlsen for sheepherder.
"A Man to His Mate"
J. Allan Dunn
The imaginary savage with ready knife, the infuriated giant with blazing eyes, gave place to the actuality of this gentle, stricken; melancholy little sheepherder, who had no insane desire to avenge himself on any one, much less on Hanscom.
"They of the High Trails"
Hamlin Garland

Famous quotes with Sheepherder

  • In the Borderlands, sheepherder, if a man has the raising of a child, that child is his, and none can say different.
    Robert Jordan

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