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pastoralism

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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.
pastoralism
a writing style that focuses on the life of shepherds or herdsman. — pastoralist, n.
See also: Literary Style
the herding or tending of cattle as a primary economic activity or occupation. Also pasturage. — pastoralist, n. — pastoral, adj.
See also: Economics
the herding or tending of cattle as a primary economic activity or occupation. Also called pasturage. — pastoralist, n. — pastoral, adj.
See also: Agriculture


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These romances, carrying further the tendency which appears in Sidney's 'Arcadia,' are among the most extravagant of all products of the romantic imagination--strange melanges of ancient history, medieval chivalry, pastoralism, seventeenth century artificial manners, and allegory of current events.
A History of English Literature by Fletcher, Robert Huntington View in context
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