CultureAugust 23, 2026

transhumant

tranz-HYOO-muhnt

Definition

Relating to the practice of moving livestock between seasonal grazing areas, typically to higher ground in summer and lower ground in winter.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'trans' meaning 'across' and 'humus' meaning 'ground.' It entered English in the late 19th century to describe the seasonal migration of livestock.

In the news

The word is used in the context of migration patterns for herders and their animals in Ghana. It highlights the focus on tracking these specific movements in the Upper East and West regions.

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