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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Militia vessels look like civilian fishing boats, manned by fisherfolk wearing civilian clothes. — Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 31 Jan. 2026 Filipino fisherfolk depend on these waters, and neither water cannons nor ramming will deter us. — Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025 Shetlanders are fisherfolk, sheep farmers, craftspeople, traders, artists, teachers, and musicians. — Sarah Moss, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026 As one of the most popular spots to catch largemouth bass on the East Coast, Lake Anna attracts fisherfolk from all over for year-round fishing. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fisherfolk

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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