shepherd
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈʃɛpɝd// UK //ʃˈɛpəd// shep·herd
n. a person whose job is to take care of sheep. You usually see them working outdoors in the countryside or mountains.
n. a person who tends, herds, and guards sheep. Often used metaphorically in religious or literary contexts to describe a leader who guides a group.
The shepherd leads the sheep to the green field.
High in the mountains, the shepherd stayed with his flock throughout the cold night to protect them from wolves.
The poet uses the image of a lonely shepherd to represent the peace and isolation found in the rural landscape far from the city.
Usage
Commonly used as a metaphor for a spiritual or political leader who guides a 'flock' of followers.