Stockman

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Cultural Icon

In Australia, 'stockman' embodies the image of a rugged, independent individual working in the outback.

During our trip to the outback, we saw a stockman who seemed like he'd jumped out of an old Australian tale.

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Occupation Specific

'Stockman' isn't used for anyone working with animals; it's specific to those who manage large herds.

After getting experience with the sheep, he finally became a stockman responsible for the cattle.

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Context Matters

In different regions, 'stockman' might be seen as an equivalent to 'cowboy' or 'rancher'.

When I went to the US, people thought 'stockman' was just another word for 'cowboy'.