Word
herders
US/ˈhɝdɝz/
UK/hˈɜːdəz/
Countable noun
Definition
n. people who look after farm animals like sheep, cows, or goats and move them to fresh grass or water.
n. people who tend, drive, and guard livestock such as sheep, cattle, or goats, typically moving them between pastures for food and water.
Examples
“The herders move their sheep to fresh grass.”
“The herders wake early to guide the cattle across the valley before the midday heat arrives.”
“Across generations, the herders have learned to read weather, grass, and animal behaviour to decide when to move the flock.”
Examples
simple
“The herders move their sheep to fresh grass.”
contextual
“The herders wake early to guide the cattle across the valley before the midday heat arrives.”
complex
“Across generations, the herders have learned to read weather, grass, and animal behaviour to decide when to move the flock.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “herders” in context.
Verb
01. herders migrate
“Herders migrate north in summer to find cooler pastures.”
noun + verb
02. herders move
“Herders move their cattle to higher ground before the rains.”
noun + verb
Adjective
03. local herders
“Local herders warned travellers about the coming snowstorm.”
adj + noun
04. nomadic herders
“Nomadic herders move across the steppe with their sheep and goats.”
adj + noun
Noun
05. cattle herders
“Cattle herders drove their animals toward the river at dawn.”
noun + noun
06. community of herders
“The whole community of herders depends on the mountain well.”
noun + prep + noun
07. group of herders
“A small group of herders gathered around the fire at night.”
noun + prep + noun
08. sheep herders
“Sheep herders in the valley share grazing land in spring.”
noun + noun
09. a community of herders
“A community of herders shares the well during the dry season.”
10. herders move their livestock
“Herders move their livestock to fresh grass every few weeks.”
11. herders search for pasture
“In spring, herders search for pasture in the green valleys.”
12. live as nomadic herders
“Many families still live as nomadic herders on the steppe.”
Real-World Examples
“They call upon herders to round up six unlucky camels for testing.” “Indigenous Nenets reindeer herders argue that oil and gas activities in the Yamal region—encompassing numerous wells and a fleet of trains and tankers—are contaminating the landscape and jeopardizing the health of their livestock.” “Between 2011 and 2016, communal land disputes in Nigeria's Middle Belt resulted in an estimated 2,000 fatalities each year due to clashes between cattle herders and farmers.” “As erratic rainfall and melting glaciers cause a decline in their alpine grasslands, herders in Peru's central Andes are turning to ancient practices for a sustainable future.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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