pastoralists

/ˈpæstərəlɪsts/
noun
  1. People who raise livestock, especially sheep, goats, or cattle, often moving them to different pastures.
    • The conference brought together pastoralists from five continents to discuss sustainable grazing.
    • Pastoralists in Mongolia have adapted to harsh winters for centuries.
    • Many pastoralists are now using GPS to track their herds across vast landscapes.
  2. Writers, artists, or composers who create works that idealize rural life.
    • These pastoralists wrote poems that made city readers long for the countryside.
    • Modern pastoralists often mix traditional rural themes with contemporary issues.
    • The gallery featured works by several pastoralists who painted only country scenes.