Pastoralist: meaning, definitions and examples
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pastoralist
[ หpรฆs.tษr.ษl.ษชst ]
livestock farming
A pastoralist is a person who raises livestock, such as cows, sheep, or goats, for a living. They typically live in rural areas and rely on the land to provide food and resources for their animals.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Many pastoralists in Africa rely on their herds of cattle for their livelihood.
- The Maasai tribe in Kenya are known for their traditional pastoralist way of life.
Translations
Translations of the word "pastoralist" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pastoril
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคถเฅเคชเคพเคฒเคจ เคเคฐเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Pastoralist
๐ฎ๐ฉ penggembala
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะฐััะพัะฐะปััั
๐ต๐ฑ pastoralista
๐ฏ๐ต ็ง็ๆฅญ่
๐ซ๐ท pรขturage
๐ช๐ธ pastoril
๐น๐ท yaylacฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ชฉ์ถ์ ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุงุนู
๐จ๐ฟ pastevec
๐ธ๐ฐ pastier
๐จ๐ณ ็งๆฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ pastir
๐ฎ๐ธ sauรฐfรฉ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐะปัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฌแงแแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงoban
๐ฒ๐ฝ pastoril
Word origin
The term 'pastoralist' originated from the Latin word 'pastor' which means 'shepherd'. Historically, pastoralists have played a crucial role in agriculture and food production, especially in regions where arable land is limited. Their nomadic lifestyle has been adapted to various environments around the world, shaping their cultural identities and practices.