Seafolk
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Merpeople. plural, plural-only
- 2 People who live near the sea and make a traditional living from it. plural, plural-only
"The early boat people of south China, like most seafolk the world over, were highly religious, and invariably burned incense and made thank-offerings to their sea-goddess on their safe return from a successful venture afloat […]"
Example
More examples"The early boat people of south China, like most seafolk the world over, were highly religious, and invariably burned incense and made thank-offerings to their sea-goddess on their safe return from a successful venture afloat […]"
Etymology
From sea + folk.
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