noun
- people who catch fish for a living; fishermen and fisherwomen collectively
Usage: plural form; gender-neutral alternative to fishermen
Examples
- The coastal village was home to generations of fisherfolk.
- Local fisherfolk reported unusual changes in fish migration patterns.
- The government provided new boats to help the fisherfolk after the storm.
- Traditional fisherfolk use methods passed down through families.
- The market was filled with fresh catches brought in by the fisherfolk.
- Climate change has affected the livelihoods of fisherfolk worldwide.