fisherfolk

plural noun

fish·​er·​folk ˈfi-shər-ˌfōk 

: people who fish especially for a living

Examples of fisherfolk in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fishermen say increasing competition has spurred a sharp rise in armed conflict, especially between fisherfolk from the Turkana and Dassanech ethnic groups. —Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 31 May 2026

Eco effort The on-site organic farm, close relations with local farmers and fisherfolk, and a total ban on single-use plastics can be expected from a resort of this calibre. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026

As one of the most popular spots to catch largemouth bass on the East Coast, Lake Anna attracts fisherfolk from all over for year-round fishing. —Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026

Renowned for their energetic dance and songs, the Bété clan is a subgroup of the Kruo people of Côte D’Ivoire, who are a community of coastal fisherfolk and farmers; other prominent Bété people include Grammy-winning musician Dobet Gnahore and Chelsea Football Club star Didier Drogba. —Chinonso Ihekire, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fisherfolk

• artichoke
• nanticoke
• womenfolk
• awoke
• baroque
• bespoke
• colloque
• convoke
• evoke
• invoke
• keystroke
• kinfolk