A nomadic herder of the Tibetan plateau, particularly someone who herds yaks, sheep, and goats.
From Tibetan 'drokpa' (འབྲོག་པ་), literally meaning 'pastoral nomad,' where 'drok' refers to pastoralism or nomadic life. Used in English ethnographic and anthropological contexts.
Drokpas have adapted to life above 12,000 feet where farming is impossible—they've developed unique solutions like yak butter tea and felt tents that inspired modern camping gear.
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