drovers

noun

plural of drover
as in herders

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  1. herders
  2. herdsmen
  3. ranchers
Noun
  • That didn't stop Arrowsmith from agreeing to the deal, who is at risk of selling his goats and laying off his herders.
    — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Construction and project activities have included specialized training for local farmers and herders.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of herders
Noun
  • The military has also been stretched by efforts to combat armed gangs carrying out mass kidnappings for ransom, and fighting between semi-nomadic herdsmen and settled farmers in states across the center of the country.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The alphorn is a long wooden instrument traditionally used by herdsmen in the Alps.
    — Jez Fielder, Fortune, 30 June 2026
Definition of herdsmen
Noun
  • The discussions with the state started with ranchers’ desires to be able to use pepper balls, not paintballs, said Rick Roberti, president of the California Cattlemen’s Association and a rancher in Sierra Valley.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of ranchers
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