piscator

Piscator is a Latin noun meaning fisherman. It is formed from the root for fish with the agent-noun suffix -ator. The feminine form is piscatrix, used in classical and ecclesiastical Latin to denote a female fisherman.

In modern usage, piscator exists as a surname in German-speaking and other European communities. The best known bearer is Erwin Piscator (1893–1966), a German theatre director and theorist who helped develop epic theatre. His surname derives from the Latin term and points to an occupational origin.

In English-language texts, the word appears mainly in historical or literary contexts, translations of Latin passages, or discussions of fishing as an occupation. The related adjectives piscatorial and piscatorially describe things connected with fishing.

The surname Piscator has appeared in various contexts, including discussions of theatre, literature, and historical occupations. Related terms include piscatorial, piscator, and the Latin roots pisc- and -ator.