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seafolk

seafolk

8.1
Animals and plants that live in the sea
  • noun
  • /ˈsiːfoʊk/
  • Literature
translation icon : criaturas marinas
  • Legends often speak of seafolk who protect the coral reefs from harm.

Examples

  • The seafolk of the coral reef are fascinating.

  • Children were fascinated by the colorful seafolk swimming in the aquarium.

  • The mysterious seafolk of the deep ocean remain largely unknown to scientists.

  • Many seafolk thrive in the deep ocean.

  • The ocean is home to a diverse range of seafolk, including dolphins, jellyfish, and colorful coral reefs.

  • Marine biologists study the behavior and habitats of various seafolk in their natural environments.

  • During our scuba diving trip, we encountered many seafolk swimming gracefully among the coral.

Synonyms

sea creature
vsseafolk
15 1.1

An animal that lives in the sea like a fish or dolphin

extends to all life types, not just those examples
marine animal
vsseafolk
4 2.2

An animal that lives in the sea, like a fish or whale

is broader, covering plants and microbes as well
marine creature
vsseafolk
3 2.6

An animal that lives in the sea, like a fish or octopus

includes plants, microbes, and other life forms beyond those examples
sea animal
vsseafolk
1 1.0

A living thing that lives in the sea like a fish or whale

is the collective term for all saltwater life including plants and microbes

Surface Forms

seafolk singular
seafolks plural

Morphology

seafolk = sea + folk (semi-transparent) = sea + folk

Formed from 'sea' + 'folk', but 'folk' normally denotes people, so applying it to animals and other sea life is an extended/metaphorical usage that may not be obvious to learners.

Etymology

Seafolk joins sea and folk, where folk means 'people' or a 'group of living things', so seafolk can mean the animals and other creatures that live together in the sea as one group.