fisherman
noun
fish·er·man
ˈfi-shər-mən 
1
: one who engages in fishing as an occupation or for pleasure
2
: a ship used in commercial fishing
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fishermen sorting out their catch
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The new report calls for more targeted investments and partnerships to address the root causes of hunger in the face of rising food prices and mounting input costs for farmers and fishermen in the Caribbean.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 May 2024
Founded by fishermen in the 1800s, the town grew up along its coastline, which was once blanketed by citrus groves.
—Marisa Spyker, Southern Living, 20 May 2024
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 May 2024
Founded by fishermen in the 1800s, the town grew up along its coastline, which was once blanketed by citrus groves.
—Marisa Spyker, Southern Living, 20 May 2024
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fisherman
noun
fish·er·man
ˈfish-ər-mən
1
: a person who fishes
2
: a ship used in commercial fishing
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