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Definition of herder

herder

/ˈhɜːrdər/
herd · er
Plural:herders
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• noun

1

A person who tends, drives, or cares for a herd or flock of domesticated livestock, such as cattle, sheep, goats, or reindeer.

Example

"The nomadic herder guided his flock of sheep toward the high mountain pastures for the summer."

2

A working dog bred or trained to gather, round up, and control the movement of livestock.

Example

"Border collies are widely regarded as the most agile and responsive herders in the canine world."

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• Rhymes for herder

• Nearby Words

herculean
hercules
herd
herder
herdlike
herdsman
here

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the verb 'herd' (from Old English 'heord', meaning a flock or drove of domestic animals) combined with the agentive suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Herder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/herder
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