herder

Example Sentences

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The gangs are largely composed of ethnic Fulani people, who are traditionally nomadic herders.

From BBC

The herders are mainly Fulani Muslims, while the farmers are largely Christians from various ethnic communities, although some are Muslim.

From BBC

Banditry mainly grew out of land conflicts between farmers and herders.

From Barron's

Most herders have no access to insurance; when their cattle died, they were forced to abandon the livelihood that may have sustained their families for generations.

From Washington Post

Dagalo, a one-time camel herder from Darfur, has vast livestock holdings and gold mining operations.

From Seattle Times