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herd

noun

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Meaning

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A group of animals of the same type, or a large group of people.

Example Sentence

The shepherd guided the vast herd of sheep across the rolling hills.

Usage Note

To refer to a large collection of animals of one species, or sometimes a crowd of people, particularly when they are moving or being managed as a unit.