Shepherd/ˈʃepərd/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Rural Occupation Used for actual sheep herders, mostly in rural or pastoral settings. The shepherd spent his days tending to the sheep on the hills. Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Sheep 'Shepherd' suggests care beyond herding, like providing food and protection. Every morning, the shepherd checks for any sheep that might be sick. Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use Sometimes it symbolizes someone who guides people, not just sheep. The teacher was a true shepherd, leading students through knowledge.