Fishery: meaning, definitions and examples

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fishery

 

[ ˈfɪʃəri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

commercial industry

A fishery is an area with a large population of fish that is harvested for commercial purposes. It can refer to the location itself or the industry surrounding fishing.

Synonyms

fish farm, fishing ground

Examples of usage

  • The local fishery provides employment for many residents.
  • Overfishing has depleted the fishery in this area.
Context #2 | Noun

activity of catching fish

Fishery can also refer to the activity of catching fish, whether for commercial, recreational, or subsistence purposes.

Synonyms

angling, fishing

Examples of usage

  • He studied marine biology to work in the fishery sector.
  • The government regulates the fishery to prevent overfishing.

Translations

Translations of the word "fishery" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pesca

🇮🇳 मछली पालन

🇩🇪 Fischerei

🇮🇩 perikanan

🇺🇦 рибальство

🇵🇱 rybołówstwo

🇯🇵 漁業 (ぎょぎょう)

🇫🇷 pêche

🇪🇸 pesca

🇹🇷 balıkçılık

🇰🇷 어업 (어업)

🇸🇦 صيد السمك

🇨🇿 rybářství

🇸🇰 rybárstvo

🇨🇳 渔业 (yú yè)

🇸🇮 ribištvo

🇮🇸 fiskveiðar

🇰🇿 балық шаруашылығы

🇬🇪 თევზჭერა

🇦🇿 balıqçılıq

🇲🇽 pesca

Etymology

The word 'fishery' has its roots in the Middle English word 'fysshereye' which referred to the occupation of fishing. It eventually evolved to 'fishery' in the 15th century. Fishing has been a crucial source of food and income for communities around the world for centuries, with the concept of fishery expanding to encompass both the area with fish populations and the activity of fishing itself.

See also: fish, fishbowl, fishhook, fishily, fishing, fishmonger, fishwife, fishy.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,865 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.