Shepherdess

usgb/ˈʃepərdəs/
noun

A woman who takes care of sheep.

She works as a shepherdess on her family's farm.
Visual representation of "shepherdess" - A woman who takes care of sheep.

Often appears as...

  • female shepherdess
  • young shepherdess
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Gender Specific

Usually refers to a female shepherd; 'shepherd' can be used for any gender.

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Her grandmother was a celebrated shepherdess in their village.
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Pastoral Imagery

Evokes rustic and rural life; often romanticized in stories and poems.

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In the poem, the shepherdess symbolizes harmony with nature.
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Not Always Literal

Can be used metaphorically to describe someone nurturing and caring.

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In the community, she is known as the shepherdess, guiding the youth.
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