herdsman
2 synonyms for herdsman, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person whose job is looking after farm animals such as cattle or sheep, especially the most experienced worker in charge of a group of them.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Formed from herd, -s-, and -man.
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