Definition

A person who takes care of and manages a group of animals, usually livestock like cattle or sheep.

Example

The herder guided the sheep across the green pasture.

Conversation

I saw a herder managing a flock of sheep in the field today.

Really? That must have been an interesting sight!

Yeah, it was cool to see how the herder communicated with the animals.

It’s amazing how they can work together so well.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Herder is formed from "herd" (from Old English "hyrd", meaning a person who tends to a group of animals) and "-er" (meaning a person who). The word "herder" refers to a person who tends to or manages a herd of animals.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who takes care of a group of animals — the root 'herd' means a group, and '-er' indicates a person. A herder is someone who manages a herd.

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