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Definition of fisherfolk

fisherfolk

/ˈfɪʃ.ɚ.foʊk/
fish · er · folk
Plural:fisherfolk
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fisherfolk Lexical Profile

fisherfolk Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

People who catch fish for a living, or the members of a community whose livelihood depends on fishing.

Example

"Coastal fisherfolk have expressed growing concern over the impact of warming ocean temperatures on local fish stocks."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

"Fisherfolk" is a collective plural noun that takes a plural verb and is frequently used in economics, development studies, and journalism as a gender-neutral alternative to "fishermen" when referring to entire fishing communities.

• Nearby Words

fishburger
fishcake
fisher
fisherfolk
fisherman
fisherwoman
fishery

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century as a compound of "fisher" (from Old English fiscere) and "folk" (from Old English folc, meaning "people" or "clan").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fisherfolk. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fisherfolk
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