noun
- plural of cattleman; men who tend, herd, or raise cattle
Usage: chiefly North American; often used in historical or ranching contexts
Examples
- The cattlemen drove their herds across the open range.
- Experienced cattlemen know how to manage large herds in difficult terrain.
- In the Old West, cattlemen were essential to the ranching industry.
- The cattlemen gathered at the auction to buy and sell livestock.
- Modern cattlemen use trucks and helicopters instead of horses.
- Local cattlemen worked together to protect their herds from predators.