herder
noun
a person in charge of a herd, especially of cattle or sheep.
herder
1 American
[hur-der]
/ ˈhɜr dər /
noun
Herder
2
American
[her-duhr ]
/ ˈhɛr dər /
noun
Herder
1
British
/ ˈhɛrdər /
noun
herder
2
British
/ ˈhɜːdə /
noun
Etymology
Origin of herder
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Umer, the cattle herder in Afar, said he was worried that an outbreak of disease could start killing his adult camels anytime now.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Nedoune, a Tuareg herder in his fifties, said he was fetching water two years ago in the northern Timbuktu region when a convoy spotted him.
From Barron's ● May 19, 2026
Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, a former camel herder who commands the rebels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2025
They are opting for a disruptive herder who, however flawed, at least claims the old, depleted grazing rules no longer apply.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2025
What could the boy Rowan, the shy, timid herder of the bukshah, have to say?
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
Marez exemplifies the rising representation at the festival, which has seen big changes behind-the-scenes largely thanks to Den Herder and Neville.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
“Right now, the U.S. still remains an incredibly powerful economic actor,” Herder said.
From Salon ● May 30, 2026
His death was confirmed to the New York Times by David Herder, a friend.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2025
Herder Joel Kirimbu said compensation should match the market rate.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 7, 2023
Goethe and Herder were then in Rome and became his friends, as well as Canova, who was the hero of the day, and who had undoubtedly a great authoritative influence on his style.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" by Various
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