fisherfolk
nounUK /ˈfɪʃəfəʊk/
US /ˈfɪʃərfoʊk/
People who catch fish for a living.
The fisherfolk of the village set out at dawn to bring in their nets.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A community or group of people whose livelihood depends on fishing.
The coastal fisherfolk have passed their skills down for generations.
3. People who fish as a hobby or sport rather than for a living.
On weekends, local fisherfolk gather along the riverbank with their rods.
4. Members of a traditional fishing culture or society.
The museum celebrates the heritage of the region's fisherfolk.