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pastoralist
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pas·tor·al·ism  (pstr--lzm, pästr-)
n.
1. The quality or state of being pastoral. Used especially of a literary work.
2. A social and economic system based on the raising and herding of livestock.

pastor·al·ist n.

pastoralist [ˈpɑːstərəlɪst]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Agriculture) Austral a grazier or land-holder raising sheep, cattle, etc., on a large scale


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The Maasai pastoralists found in Kenya and Tanzania, and the Batwa and Bagyeli people--otherwise referred to disdainfully as the "Pygmies"--found in Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, DRC, Cameroon, Gabon, Congo Brazzaville and parts of Central African Republic, are the "indigenous" peoples of these regions.
Dinka Bor pastoralists started to move early this year from Central and Eastern Equartoria states after being force by the two state government through GoSS saying that the pastoralists interferes with their agricultural activities.
Australian signatories include Grains Council of Australia, Grain Growers Association and Pastoralists and Graziers Association of Western Australia Inc.
 
 
 
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