1. Plural of pastoralism; systems of animal husbandry in which livestock are raised and moved seasonally across grasslands or rangelands.
Usage: Often used in anthropology, geography, and history to describe traditional or nomadic herding practices.
2. Plural of pastoralism; literary or artistic traditions that idealize rural, shepherd, or country life.
Usage: Common in literature, art, and music; refers to the genre or aesthetic celebrating pastoral themes.

Examples

• Many African societies developed sophisticated pastoralisms adapted to arid and semi-arid environments.
• The anthropologist studied different pastoralisms across Central Asia and the Middle East.
• Romantic poets drew inspiration from classical pastoralisms that celebrated shepherd life.
• Modern pastoralisms continue to sustain communities in Mongolia and the Sahel region.
• The novel explores tensions between traditional pastoralisms and industrial agriculture.
• Scholars debate how climate change affects contemporary pastoralisms in East Africa.