fisheater

Fisheater is a rarely used or nonstandard English term that can appear as a compound of fish and eater. Because it is not a widely recognized word, its meaning depends on context.

In general, fisheater may be interpreted in two senses. First, as a descriptive label for a person who catches fish, i.e., a fisher or fisherman. In standard usage, the terms fisherman, fisher, or angler are preferred; fisheater would be considered unconventional or informal. Second, as a label for a person who eats fish, i.e., a fish eater or piscivore. The biological term for an animal that eats fish is piscivore; in everyday language, people would say fish eater.

The term can also appear as a proper noun in fiction, branding, or fan communities, used to name a character, organization, or product associated with fishing or seafood, but such usage is not widely established or standardized.

Etymology and usage notes: fisheater combines the English words fish and eater directly; it should be understood from surrounding text. Because it lacks standard definition, readers should rely on contextual cues to determine which sense is intended.

See also: fish eater, piscivore, fisherman, angler, fisher, fishing.