FISHERWOMAN

Etymology

Noun

fisherwoman (plural fisherwomen)

A woman who fishes.

A woman whose profession is catching fish.

Usage notes

In contemporary usage it has become more common to refer to anglers of both sexes as 'fishermen'.

Synonyms

• (woman who fishes): fisherman, angler, fisher

• (woman whose profession is catching fish): fisherman, fisher

Source: Wiktionary



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