shepherd

noun
UK: /ˈʃepərd/
US: /ˈʃepərd/

  1. A person who takes care of sheep, especially in open areas.

    1. The shepherd watched his sheep.
    2. The good shepherd protects his flock from danger and ensures their well-being.

  2. A religious leader who guides and protects a group of people.

    1. The priest is a shepherd of his church.
    2. The pastor acts as a shepherd, offering spiritual guidance to the congregation.

Synonyms

herder guide pastor
shepherd verb

  1. To guide or direct a group of people or animals.

    1. Shepherd the kids inside now.
    2. The teacher had to shepherd the students through the crowded hallways.

  2. To guide someone carefully and protectively.

    1. I will shepherd you.
    2. The organization works to shepherd young entrepreneurs through the initial stages of their startups.
shepherd adjective

  1. To act as a shepherd (guiding/directing).

    1. She provided a shepherd role in the project.
    2. He took a shepherd approach to mentoring the new team members.
shepherd transitive-verb

  1. To lead or guide safely.

    1. I have to shepherd them through the dark.
    2. I will shepherd them until they reach their final destination.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shepherd" in English means: A person who takes care of sheep, especially in open areas., A religious leader who guides and protects a group of people..

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

Synonyms for "shepherd": herder, guide, pastor.

Example usage of "shepherd": "The shepherd watched his sheep.". More examples on the page.