noun
fisherman; fishing industry worker
Refers to a person or business operator engaged in commercial fishing or aquaculture. More formal and industry-focused than 漁師 (traditional fisherman).
この地域の漁業者は、主にカツオを獲っている。
Fishing industry workers in this region mainly catch bonito.
漁業者向けの補助金制度が新しくできた。
A new subsidy system for fishing operators has been established.
Compound of 漁業 (fishing industry) and 者 (person). The reading is standard on'yomi.