Thesaurus results for FISHERFOLK

fisherfolk

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as in fisherman

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Recent Examples of fisherfolk 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 Harry, of the fisherfolk organization, noted that the strike comes as the eastern Caribbean prepares for the peak of tuna season, with many fishermen depending on catches for their livelihoods. —

ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026 Permits were even required for Gazan fisherfolk to use the sea. —

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After the war began, the Israeli military heavily restricted sea activity in Gaza, with the United Nations reporting that some fishermen were attacked onshore or at sea, including incidents involving fishermen using paddle boats.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 May 2026
Villagers who lived here before the nickel boom don’t share in the new wealth, like Mariana, 35, who is married to a fisherman.

— NPR, NPR, 7 May 2026