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[hur-der] / ˈhɜr dər /




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In Abdali, an agricultural region abutting Iraq, a lone herder tended to dozens of camels on a recent afternoon.

From The Wall Street Journal May 20, 2026

Aliyu Abdullahi Isa, a 25-year-old Fulani herder, knows the names of all the 20 white cattle grazing on the remains of dry stalks of maize.

From BBC Mar. 21, 2026

Namnyak, a Maasai herder in north Tanzania, fears a carbon credit scheme linked to Volkswagen -- dismissed by NGOs as "greenwashing" -- could destroy her community's way of life.

From Barron's Nov. 10, 2025

The cattle dog is a high-energy herder who thrives on activity.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2025

Chuguillanto, however, was quiet, for already the llama herder had captivated her.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis




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