fisherfolk

noun

Definition of fisherfolknext
as in fisherman

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  2. fisherwoman
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Noun
  • But the POWs fought for their lives, breaking free and taking to the waters, only to be shot at by the Japanese before local Chinese fishermen arrived and started plucking them from the water.
    Mathew Scott, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Among other highlights of the visit, on his last day, Thursday, Nov. 7, William is to meet local fishermen in Kalk Bay Harbour and see the work of 2023 Earthshot Finalist Abalobi.
    Simon Perry, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of fisherman
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  • The doc feature turns on Vicky a trans fisherwoman whose acceptance by her fishing village signals a new era of gender tolerance in the community.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Aug. 2024
  • The diving fisherwomen of South Korea’s Jeju Island, who harvest shellfish from the seafloor without breathing equipment, were a dwindling, elderly bunch when the agency recognized them, in 2016.
    Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2024
Definition of fisherwoman
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  • With over 100 local farmers and fishers contributing to the menu, nearly 65% of ingredients come directly from the Hawaiian Islands.
    Laura Parker, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Across three episodes, Song will free dive with the haenyeo underwater sea fishers, whose tradition has been passed down from generation to generation over 400 years.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024
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