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transhumance

noun
trans·​hu·​mance | \ tran(t)s-ˈhyü-mÉ™n(t)s How to pronounce transhumance (audio) , tranz-, -ˈyü-\

Definition of transhumance

: seasonal movement of livestock (such as sheep) between mountain and lowland pastures either under the care of herders or in company with the owners
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Other Words from transhumance

transhumant \ tran(t)s-​ˈhyü-​mÉ™nt How to pronounce transhumant (audio) , tranz-​ , -​ˈyü-​ \ adjective or noun

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 The main activities include transhumance, grazing and hiking tourism. — Alex Treadway, National Geographic, "UN Announces 23 New Nature Reserves While U.S. Removes 17," 14 June 2017

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First Known Use of transhumance

circa 1901, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for transhumance

French, from transhumer to practice transhumance, from Spanish trashumar, from tras- trans- (from Latin trans-) + Latin humus earth — more at humble

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Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about transhumance

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