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fishermen

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈfɪʃɝmɪn// UK //fˈɪʃəmˌɛn// fish·er·men

n. people who catch fish as a job or for fun.

n. individuals who engage in the act of catching fish, whether for commercial purposes or as a recreational activity. The plural form of 'fisherman'.


SIMPLE

The fishermen return to the harbor every evening.

CONTEXTUAL

Local fishermen reported a significant decrease in their daily catch due to the recent storm.

COMPLEX

Traditional fishermen in this region still utilize hand-woven nets, a technique passed down through generations that remains more sustainable than modern industrial methods.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'fisherman'; used for groups of men or mixed-gender groups in traditional contexts, though 'fishers' is increasingly used as a gender-neutral alternative.

Pitfall

The fishermens are working.The fishermen are working.Fishermen is already plural; do not add an 's' to the end.

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