Synonyms for

Fishermen

Verb / ˈfɪʃɜ:mɪn / Another word for fishermen — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Fishermen are people who fish for a living or as a hobby.

Synonyms & similar words

fisherman fisher angler fisher fisherman fishmonger trawler troller whaler anglerman

Synonyms by register

Formal

aquatic harvesters marine resource extractors

Informal

anglers rod and reelers

Literary

net-casters sea-folk

Antonyms

hunters gatherers consumers poachers fishmongers

Common collocations

  • commercial fishermen
  • local fishermen
  • deep-sea fishermen
  • river fishermen
  • fishermen's nets
  • fishermen's boats
  • fishermen's village

Word family

noun fisherman
verb fish
adjective fishing

Usage note

While 'fishermen' is the plural of 'fisherman', it is often used generically to refer to people who fish, regardless of gender. For a gender-neutral term, 'fishers' or 'anglers' can be used.

Example sentences

  1. The fishermen caught a lot of fish today.
  2. The fishermen went out to sea on a small boat.
  3. The fishermen used a net to catch the fish.
  4. The fishermen were tired after a long day of fishing.
  5. The fishermen sold their catch at the market.

Quotes

  • Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.
  • Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.
  • If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles.

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