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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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