English Explanatory Dictionary

fisherfolk

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. People who fish for a living.
  2. Members of a culture that is dominated by fishing.
  3. Recreational fishers.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɪʃəfəʊk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-fisherfolk.wav /ˈfɪʃɚˌfoʊk/

Word forms

fisherfolk fisherfolks

Etymology

From fisher (“person who catches fish, especially for a living or for sport”) + folk; compare fisherman.

Related words

fisher fisheress fisherman fisherperson fisherwoman
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