Pirated: meaning, definitions and examples

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pirated

 

[ ˈpaɪrətɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

online content

Copied or reproduced without authorization, especially illegally.

Synonyms

bootleg, counterfeit, illegally copied

Examples of usage

  • They were accused of selling pirated copies of the software online.
  • Pirated movies can often be of poor quality.
Context #2 | Verb

online content

To reproduce or distribute without authorization, especially illegally.

Synonyms

copy illegally, illegally distribute, reproduce without permission

Examples of usage

  • The website was shut down for pirating movies.
  • He was caught pirating music.

Translations

Translations of the word "pirated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pirateado

🇮🇳 पायरेटेड

🇩🇪 piratisiert

🇮🇩 bajak laut

🇺🇦 піратський

🇵🇱 piracki

🇯🇵 海賊版の

🇫🇷 piraté

🇪🇸 pirateado

🇹🇷 korsan

🇰🇷 해적판

🇸🇦 قراصنة

🇨🇿 pirátský

🇸🇰 pirátsky

🇨🇳 盗版的

🇸🇮 piratski

🇮🇸 sjóræningja

🇰🇿 қарақшылық

🇬🇪 მეკობრული

🇦🇿 quldurluq

🇲🇽 pirateado

Word origin

The word 'pirated' originated from the term 'pirate', which initially referred to a person who engaged in maritime robbery. Over time, the term evolved to describe the unauthorized reproduction or distribution of copyrighted material, particularly in the digital age. The rise of the internet and file sharing platforms has led to widespread issues of piracy, prompting legal actions and anti-piracy measures to protect intellectual property rights.

See also: piracy, pirating.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,375, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.