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Meaning of the word fisherman in English

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fisherman

US /ˈfɪʃ.ɚ.mən/
UK /ˈfɪʃ.ə.mən/
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Noun

a person who catches fish for a living or for sport

Example:
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The old fisherman cast his net into the sea.
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My grandfather was an avid sport fisherman.
Synonym:
angler fisher
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