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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAngler
/ˈæŋ.ɡlər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who catches fish for sport or food using a fishing rod.
"The angler spent the entire day by the lake, hoping to catch a big trout." - 2
A person who engages in fishing as a hobby or profession.
"As an experienced angler, she knew all the best spots to find fish."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'angler' originates from the Middle English word 'angelere', which is derived from the Old English 'angel', meaning 'hook'. The word has evolved over centuries to specifically refer to someone who fishes with a rod and line.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Angler" is said worldwide
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pêcheur
Transliteration: peh-shur
"Le pêcheur a attrapé un gros poisson."
Angler
Transliteration: ahng-luhr
"Der Angler war den ganzen Tag am See."
pescatore
Transliteration: pes-ka-tore
"Il pescatore ha catturato un pesce enorme."
pescador
Transliteration: pes-ka-dor
"El pescador pasó todo el día en el río."
pescador
Transliteration: pes-ka-dor
"O pescador pegou um peixe grande."
मछुआरा
Transliteration: machhuara
"मछुआरा ने एक बड़ा मछली पकड़ी।"
钓鱼者
Transliteration: diàoyú zhě
"钓鱼者在湖边等待着大鱼上钩。"
낚시꾼
Transliteration: nak-si-kkun
"낚시꾼은 하루 종일 호숫가에 있었다."
釣り人
Transliteration: tsuribito
"釣り人は湖で大きな魚を釣りました。"
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