Pirate: meaning, definitions and examples

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pirate

 

[ หˆpaษชrษ™t ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

on a ship

A pirate is a person who attacks and robs ships at sea.

Synonyms

buccaneer, corsair, privateer

Examples of usage

  • The pirate ship approached, ready to board the merchant vessel.
  • The pirate captain led his crew in search of treasure.
Context #2 | Noun

in history

A pirate is a person who engages in acts of piracy, especially in the past.

Synonyms

freebooter, plunderer, raider

Examples of usage

  • The notorious pirate Blackbeard terrorized the seas in the early 18th century.
  • Pirates often flew the Jolly Roger flag as a warning to their victims.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

To pirate something is to illegally copy or reproduce it without authorization.

Synonyms

copy illegally, reproduce unlawfully

Examples of usage

  • He pirated the movie and shared it online.
  • Music piracy has become a major issue in the digital age.

Translations

Translations of the word "pirate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pirata

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเฅเคฆเฅเคฐเฅ€ เคกเคพเค•เฅ‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pirat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bajak laut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ั€ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pirat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆตท่ณŠ (kaizoku)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pirate

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pirata

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท korsan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ด์  (haejeok)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฑุตุงู† (qursan)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pirรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pirรกt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตท็›— (hวŽidร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pirat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sjรณrรฆningi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ะฐา›ัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ™แƒแƒ‘แƒ แƒ” (mek'obre)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ quldur

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pirata

Etymology

The word 'pirate' comes from the Latin term 'pirata' which in turn derives from the Greek word 'peiratฤ“s', meaning 'brigand' or 'sailor'. Pirates have been a part of maritime history for centuries, with some gaining notoriety for their ruthless actions. From the Golden Age of Piracy in the 17th and 18th centuries to modern-day piracy off the coast of Somalia, the image of pirates has captured the imagination of people around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,959, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.