pastoralism

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.

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pastor·al·ist n.

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pastoralism

Noun

a system of agriculture in dry grassland regions based on raising stock such as cattle, sheep, or goats

pastoralist n

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pastoralism

a writing style that focuses on the life of shepherds or herdsman. — pastoralist, n.

See also: Literary Style

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the herding or tending of cattle as a primary economic activity or occupation. Also pasturage. — pastoralist, n. — pastoral, adj.

See also: Economics

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the herding or tending of cattle as a primary economic activity or occupation. Also called pasturage. — pastoralist, n. — pastoral, adj.

See also: Agriculture