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pastoralism (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpæstərəlɪzəm/

A way of life where people raise livestock, typically sheep or cattle, and move with them to find fresh pasture, often in rural or mountainous areas.

Pastoralism has been practiced in many parts of the world for thousands of years.
The economy of the region is heavily dependent on pastoralism.
Nomadic pastoralism involves moving herds seasonally to find grazing land.

pastoralism and (collocation): Used to link pastoralism with other related concepts or activities. — "Pastoralism and agriculture are often intertwined in rural economies."
based on pastoralism (prepositional phrase): Indicates that a lifestyle, economy, or culture is founded upon the practice of pastoralism. — "Their economy is based on pastoralism and small-scale trade."

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