fisherwomen

noun

plural of fisherwoman
as in fishermen

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  1. fishermen
  2. fisherfolk
  3. fishers
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  • Brazilian footwear giant Melissa later helped make the jelly shoe ubiquitous with the Aranha, introduced in 1979 and inspired by sandals worn by fishermen on the French Riviera.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • There’s the longtime police lieutenant, and the local career fishermen, and the seafood caterers, and the waitresses at a local restaurant—a couple of party-happy Irish girls, and a beleaguered Australian.
    — Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 15 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
Noun
  • 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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