Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
swineherd
Noun
/ˈswīnˌhərd/
Definition
A person who takes care of pigs.
Examples
- The swineherd diligently tended to the young piglets in the pen.
- In ancient times, a swineherd was an important role on farms where pigs were raised.
- The story featured a swineherd who fell in love with a princess.
Meaning
Swineherd refers to an individual responsible for the management and care of swine, which are domesticated pigs raised for food.
Synonyms
- pig farmer
- hog keeper
- pork producer
