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fisherman

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈfɪʃɝˌmæn// UK //fˈɪʃəmən// fish·er·man

n. someone who catches fish as a job or for fun.

n. a person who catches fish for a living or for sport.


SIMPLE

The fisherman wakes up early to go to the lake.

CONTEXTUAL

Every morning, the local fisherman brings his fresh catch to the market to sell to the villagers.

COMPLEX

Despite the approaching storm, the experienced fisherman decided to cast his nets one last time, hoping for a final haul before returning to the safety of the harbor.

Synonyms
Origin

From fisher + -man.

Usage

The plural form is 'fishermen'. While traditionally masculine, it is often used as a general term, though 'fisher' or 'commercial fisher' is sometimes preferred in gender-neutral contexts.

Pitfall

The fishermans are on the boatThe fishermen are on the boatThe word uses an irregular plural; change 'man' to 'men' instead of adding an 's'.

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