fisherwomen

noun

plural of fisherwoman
as in fishermen

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  1. fishermen
  2. fisherfolk
  3. fishers
Noun
  • Half a century ago, Lake Jesup teemed with striped bass, ducks and other wildlife, attracting fishermen from around the country.
    — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
  • The fishermen’s problem To understand why a shark-feeding bill is moving through Congress, start with the fishermen.
    — Kate Waxman, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2026
Definition of fishermen
Noun
  • Fishermen say increasing competition has spurred a sharp rise in armed conflict, especially between fisherfolk from the Turkana and Dassanech ethnic groups.
    — Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 31 May 2026
  • Eco effort The on-site organic farm, close relations with local farmers and fisherfolk, and a total ban on single-use plastics can be expected from a resort of this calibre.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
Definition of fisherfolk
Noun
  • Italian fishers catch the crabs, while the company provides expertise in processing and commercializing the food to international markets, including the US.
    — Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • This year’s salmon fishing season will be open to both commercial and recreational fishers in the ocean and on inland waterways.
    — Velvet Wu July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of fishers
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