herdmen

/hɜrdmɛn/

Definitions

1. noun

A group of men responsible for herding livestock, especially sheep.

“The herdmen worked tirelessly to round up the stray sheep and bring them back to the farm.”

2. verb

to herd (livestock) as part of one’s occupation or responsibility.

“The new shepherd was tasked with herdmen the flock across the open fields.”

Synonyms

  • herders
  • shepherds

Antonyms

  • agricultural laborers
  • farmworkers