Definition

A person whose main job is to raise and take care of animals, usually moving them to find fresh grass and water.

Example

The pastoralist moved his herd to a new grazing area during the dry season.

Conversation

I met a fascinating pastoralist at the market yesterday.

Really? What did they say?

They talked about their life raising sheep and cattle in the mountains.

That sounds interesting! I’d love to learn more about their lifestyle.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pastoralist → It is formed from "pastor" (from Latin *pastor*, meaning shepherd) and "-alist" (meaning one who practices or is related to). The word "pastoralist" refers to a person who practices herding or raising livestock, particularly in a nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyle.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'shepherd' ('pastor') who is someone that 'practices' ('-alist') the art of raising animals. This helps you remember that a pastoralist is someone involved in herding or livestock management.

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