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trans·hu·mance
\tranzˈhyümən(t)s, traan-, -n(t)sˈ-\ noun
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Etymology: French, from transhumer to practice transhumance (from Spanish trashumar, from tras- trans- — from Latin trans- — + Latin humus earth, ground) + -ance — more at humble
: seasonal movement of livestock and especially sheep between mountain and lowland pastures either under the care of herders or (as among various pastoral peoples) accompanied by the whole population of owners — compare nomadism |