fisherwomen

noun

plural of fisherwoman
as in fishermen

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  1. fishermen
  2. fisherfolk
  3. fishers
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  • Dog walkers and fishermen waved, and a canoeist kept pace for a chat.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 9 Aug. 2026
  • He was captured by commercial fishermen in New Bedford, Massachusetts, sent up to Maine, and then down to New Hampshire.
    — Sara Hashemi, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 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
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  • Businesses and other organizations also use Form 1099-MISC to report payments to attorneys, health care providers, commercial fishers, and others.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026
  • GrowNYC’s flagship market operates four days a week year-round and hosts up to 140 regional farmers, fishers and bakers from within a 250-mile radius during peak season.
    — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of fishers
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