TRANSHUMANCE


Meaning of TRANSHUMANCE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ tran(t)s-ˈhyü-mən(t)s, tranz-, -ˈyü- ]

noun

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

Date: circa 1901

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

• trans·hu·mant -mənt adjective or noun

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