Meanings
fisher, fisherman (male or of unspecified gender)
component part in various compound nouns, e.g. Amazonasfischer (“Amazon kingfisher”), Austernfischer (“oystercatcher”)
component part in various compounds for different kinds of fishing boats, e.g. Grundschleppnetzfischer (“trawler”)
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Proper name
surnameFischer: a common surname originating as an occupation, equivalent to English Fisher
Examples
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Ich bin Fischer.I'm a fisher.
Fischer benutzen Netze.The fishermen are using nets.