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transhumance

Pronunciation: /tranzˈhjuːməns, trɑːnz-, -ns-/
Definition of transhumance

noun

[mass noun]
  • the action or practice of moving livestock from one grazing ground to another in a seasonal cycle, typically to lowlands in winter and highlands in summer.

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transhumant

adjective

Origin:

early 20th century: from French, from the verb transhumer, based on Latin trans- 'across' + humus 'ground'

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