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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In terms of livelihoods, the squid industry supports not only fisherfolk and processors but also people in markets and hospitality who serve them, explains Allen Akselrud. Jules Jacobs, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2025 While that’s changed, piers have become landmarks that visitors embrace and on which fisherfolk try their luck. Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 On the shores of the Atlantic, the region birthed the dynamic Gullah culture and communities of Black fisherfolk who gave America shrimp and grits, crab rice, she-crab soup, and the one-pot wonder Hoppin’ John. Cynthia R. Greenlee, Bon Appétit, 28 Feb. 2025 This hub of seasoned fisherfolk blends expertise, marine heritage, and culinary delights. AFAR Media, 13 Feb. 2025 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 28 May. 2025.

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