First Known Use: circa 1901
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transhumance
noun trans·hu·mance \tran(t)s-ˈhyü-mən(t)s, tranz-, -ˈyü-\
Definition of TRANSHUMANCE
: 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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Origin of TRANSHUMANCE
French, from transhumer to practice transhumance, from Spanish trashumar, from tras- trans- (from Latin trans-) + Latin humus earth — more at humble
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