fisher
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈfɪʃɝ// UK //fˈɪʃɐ// fish·er
n. someone who catches fish for a job or for fun. You can use this word for any person, regardless of their gender.
n. a person who catches fish for sport or as a livelihood. Often preferred over 'fisherman' as a gender-neutral alternative.
The local fisher sells fresh salmon at the market every morning.
After hours of waiting by the riverbank, the patient fisher finally caught a large trout.
Small-scale fishers often struggle to compete with industrial trawlers that can process thousands of tons of seafood in a single voyage.
From fisher (“fisherman”). Doublet of Fisker.
Usage
While 'fisherman' is more common in historical texts, 'fisher' is increasingly used in modern professional and regulatory contexts to be inclusive.