pastoralism

noun
UK: /ˌpæstəˈrɑːlɪzəm/
US: /ˌpæstərˈælɪzəm/

  1. The practice of raising animals for food and other products on open land.

    1. Pastoralism helps people get food.
    2. Traditional pastoralism faces challenges from land privatization and climate change.

  2. A system where people move with their animals to find fresh pasture.

    1. Pastoralism lets animals eat well.
    2. Seasonal migration is a key feature of pastoralism in mountainous regions.

Synonyms

grazing

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pastoralism" in English means: The practice of raising animals for food and other products on open land., A system where people move with their animals to find fresh pasture..

The phonetic transcription of "pastoralism" is /ˌpæstəˈrɑːlɪzəm/ in British English and /ˌpæstərˈælɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pastoralism": grazing.

Example usage of "pastoralism": "Pastoralism helps people get food.". More examples on the page.