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Shepherd: meaning, definitions and examples

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shepherd

 

[ หˆสƒษ›pษ™rd ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

farm animal

A shepherd is a person who takes care of sheep, especially on a farm. Shepherds are responsible for feeding, watering, and protecting the sheep from predators.

Synonyms

herder, pastoralist, rancher

Examples of usage

  • The shepherd led the flock of sheep to the pasture.
  • The shepherd used his sheepdog to help gather the scattered sheep.
Context #2 | Noun

religious leader

In some religious traditions, a shepherd is a spiritual leader who guides and cares for a group of people, like a pastor or priest.

Synonyms

clergyman, pastor, preacher

Examples of usage

  • The minister saw his role as a shepherd of the congregation.
  • The shepherd of the church provided comfort and guidance to the members.
Context #3 | Verb

to guide or direct

To shepherd means to guide or direct a group of people or things in a particular direction or towards a specific goal.

Synonyms

direct, guide, lead

Examples of usage

  • The teacher shepherded the students through the museum exhibit.
  • The project manager shepherded the team towards the completion of the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "shepherd" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pastor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฐเคตเคพเคนเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schรคfer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gembala

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐัั‚ัƒั…

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pasterz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็พŠ้ฃผใ„ (ใฒใคใ˜ใ‹ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท berger

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pastor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงoban

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–‘์น˜๊ธฐ (yangchigi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุงุนูŠ ุงู„ุบู†ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pastรฝล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pastier

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰ง็พŠไบบ (mรน yรกng rรฉn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pastir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sauรฐamaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะนัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฌแƒงแƒ”แƒ›แƒกแƒ˜ (mts'qemsi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงoban

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pastor

Etymology

The word 'shepherd' has its origins in Old English 'sceaphierde', which combines 'sceap' (sheep) and 'hierde' (herder). Shepherding has been a vital occupation for centuries, dating back to ancient times when nomadic societies relied on shepherds to care for their flocks. The role of a shepherd has evolved to include not only the care of sheep but also spiritual guidance and leadership in various cultures and traditions.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,980 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.