merpeople

/ˈmɜːrpɪpəl/

Definitions

1. noun

mythical creatures, typically depicted as human-like beings with fish-like features, living in the ocean.

“The merpeople were known for their enchanting singing, which echoed through the underwater kingdom.”

Synonyms

  • mermaids
  • mermen

Antonyms

  • land-dwellers
  • terrestrial beings