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freebooter

 

[ ˈfriːbuːtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

pirate

A freebooter is a pirate or adventurer who makes a living by plundering ships and coastal settlements.

Synonyms

buccaneer, pirate, privateer

Examples of usage

  • The freebooter sailed the high seas in search of treasure.
  • The freebooter's reputation for ruthlessness spread far and wide.
Context #2 | Noun

historical

In historical context, a freebooter was a mercenary or professional soldier who fought for various employers without any official authorization.

Synonyms

hireling, mercenary, soldier of fortune

Examples of usage

  • The freebooter was known for switching sides depending on the highest bidder.
  • During the war, freebooters were hired to bolster the army's ranks.

Translations

Translations of the word "freebooter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 corsário

🇮🇳 समुद्री डाकू

🇩🇪 Freibeuter

🇮🇩 bajak laut

🇺🇦 корсар

🇵🇱 korsarz

🇯🇵 海賊 (kaizoku)

🇫🇷 flibustier

🇪🇸 filibustero

🇹🇷 korsan

🇰🇷 해적 (haejeok)

🇸🇦 قرصان (qursan)

🇨🇿 korzár

🇸🇰 korsár

🇨🇳 海盗 (hǎidào)

🇸🇮 korsar

🇮🇸 sjóræningi

🇰🇿 теңіз қарақшысы

🇬🇪 მეკობრე (mek'obre)

🇦🇿 quldur

🇲🇽 filibustero

Etymology

The term 'freebooter' originated in the 16th century, combining 'free' and 'boot', referring to the loot or booty obtained by pirates. Freebooters were notorious for their plundering activities during the Age of Sail, especially in the Caribbean and other maritime regions. Over time, the term evolved to also include mercenaries and adventurers operating outside the law.

See also: boot, booties, bootleg, bootlegger, bootlicker, boots, booty, reboot.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,073, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.