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Meaning of seafolk | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. Merpeople.
    plural, plural-only
  2. People who live near the sea and make a traditional living from it.
    plural, plural-only

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 […]”

CEFR level

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Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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