piscator

Meanings

• noun

  A person who fishes.

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Variants

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piscatory

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'piscator', meaning 'fisherman'.

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Roman goddess of fishermen was called 'Venus Piscatoria'.

2. The Latin word 'piscator' is also used in the phrase 'piscatoribus' which means 'to the fishermen'.

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Related Concepts

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1. pescator: A similar term in English, derived from the Latin 'pescator', meaning 'fisherman'.

2. aquaculture: A modern industry related to the 'piscator', involving the farming of fish and other aquatic organisms.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, the 'piscator' was an important profession due to the abundance of waterways and the Roman love for fish. The term is also used metaphorically to refer to someone who catches or acquires something, not just fish.

How to Memorize "piscator"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person holding a fishing rod by a lake or river.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of someone catching a fish.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'P is for Piscator, the fisherman'.

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