fisherfolk

plural noun

fish·​er·​folk ˈfi-shər-ˌfōk How to pronounce fisherfolk (audio)
Synonyms of fisherfolknext
: people who fish especially for a living

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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 Filipino fisherfolk depend on these waters, and neither water cannons nor ramming will deter us. Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025 Permits were even required for Gazan fisherfolk to use the sea. Literary Hub august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fisherfolk

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fisherfolk was in 1799

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“Fisherfolk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fisherfolk. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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