cattleman

American  

[kat-l-muhn, -man] / ˈkæt l mən, -ˌmæn /

noun

plural

cattlemen

1. a person who tends or breeds cattle.

2. a rancher who raises cattle on a large scale; the owner of a cattle ranch.

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cattleman British  

/ ˈkætəlmən /

noun

1. a person who breeds, rears, or tends cattle

2. a person who owns or rears cattle on a large scale, usually for beef, esp the owner of a cattle ranch

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Etymology

Origin of cattleman

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; cattle + man

Example Sentences

Opponents of the state’s system say people don’t really steal cows out of feedlots anymore, and that some cattlemen now steer clear of Nebraska because of its requirements.

From The Wall Street Journal

For cattlemen and feedlot operators in Nebraska, the concern is that having one less large buyer of their livestock could hurt the prices they are paid.

From The Wall Street Journal

The leaders of those states’ cattlemen’s associations – which are advocacy groups for ranchers – stood next to both governors as they signed the bans into law.

From Seattle Times

Instead of opting for a quiet retirement in town, as his family hoped, Mr. Rey would remain a cattleman: He had rented another ranch a four-day journey away.

From New York Times

All possessed wealth due to their headrights—and the Osage Tribal Council suspected that a prominent local white cattleman, William K. Hale, might be to blame.

From National Geographic

Related Words

• breeder
• herder
• herdsman