CEFR A2

herder

noun

Meaning

A person who takes care of and manages a herd of animals, especially cattle or sheep.

Examples

The sheep herder moved his flock to a new pasture.
He dreamed of becoming a cattle herder on a large ranch.

Synonyms: shepherd, rancher, cowboy, drover

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herder (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈhɜːrdər/

Definition

A person who takes care of and manages a herd of animals, especially cattle or sheep.

Examples

The sheep herder moved his flock to a new pasture.
He dreamed of becoming a cattle herder on a large ranch.
The experienced herder knew exactly when to move the animals.

Synonyms of herder

Words with a similar meaning to herder:

shepherd
rancher
cowboy
drover

Antonyms of herder

Words with the opposite meaning to herder:

owner
consumer

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