pastoralism
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pas·tor·al·ism
(păs′tər-ə-lĭz′əm, pä′stər-)n.
1. The quality or state of being pastoral. Used especially of a literary work.
2. An economic system or way of life based on the raising and herding of livestock.
pas′tor·al·ist n.
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pas•to•ral•ism
(ˈpæs tər əˌlɪz əm, ˈpɑ stər-)n.
the herding of domesticated animals as the primary economic activity of a society.
[1850–55]
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pastoralism
a writing style that focuses on the life of shepherds or herdsman. — pastoralist, n.
See also: Literary Stylethe herding or tending of cattle as a primary economic activity or occupation. Also pasturage. — pastoralist, n. — pastoral, adj.
See also: Economicsthe herding or tending of cattle as a primary economic activity or occupation. Also called pasturage. — pastoralist, n. — pastoral, adj.
See also: Agriculture-Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.