fisherfolk

plural noun

fish·​er·​folk ˈfi-shər-ˌfōk How to pronounce fisherfolk (audio)
: people who fish especially for a living

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This hub of seasoned fisherfolk blends expertise, marine heritage, and culinary delights. AFAR Media, 13 Feb. 2025 The archipelago nation is home to over 10 million smallholder farmers and fisherfolk. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 31 July 2024 Here are a few examples: Tracing where Indigenous fisherfolk collected black abalone for over 10,000 years can guide restoration efforts for this endangered species. Todd Braje, The Conversation, 16 May 2024 According to the fisherfolk group Pamalakaya, many Filipinos have lost their livelihood because of China’s growing aggressiveness in the South China Sea in the past 10 years. Mark Saludes, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for fisherfolk

Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fisherfolk was in 1822

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“Fisherfolk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fisherfolk. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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