Piratically: meaning, definitions and examples
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piratically
[ ˈpaɪrɪkəli ]
illegal actions
Piratically refers to actions that are characteristic of a pirate, particularly in the context of robbery or violence at sea. It implies conducting activities in a lawless, treacherous, or deceitful manner, similar to that of historical pirates. The term can also suggest a disregard for legal norms or ethical standards, capturing the essence of swashbuckling lawlessness. This can apply to both literal piracy, such as attacks on ships, and metaphorical use, indicating unscrupulous behavior in other areas.
Synonyms
looting, plunderingly, robberly.
Examples of usage
- They piratically seized the cargo ship.
- The software was piratically distributed online.
- The group's piratically aggressive tactics alarmed the community.
Translations
Translations of the word "piratically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 piraticamente
🇮🇳 पायरेटिकली
🇩🇪 piratisch
🇮🇩 secara bajak laut
🇺🇦 піратськи
🇵🇱 piracko
🇯🇵 海賊的に
🇫🇷 de manière pirate
🇪🇸 piráticamente
🇹🇷 korsan bir şekilde
🇰🇷 해적처럼
🇸🇦 بطريقة قراصنة
🇨🇿 pirátsky
🇸🇰 pirátsky
🇨🇳 海盗地
🇸🇮 piratsko
🇮🇸 sjófarandi
🇰🇿 қарақшылықпен
🇬🇪 პირატულად
🇦🇿 piratcılıqla
🇲🇽 piráticamente
Etymology
The word 'piratically' is derived from 'pirate', which traces its roots back to the Latin word 'pirata', meaning 'to attempt' or 'to attack'. The Latin term itself comes from the Greek 'peirates', meaning 'one who attacks', from the verb 'peiran', meaning 'to try, attempt, or harm'. In medieval terminology, pirates were typically sea robbers who would raid ships and coastal towns. Over time, the notion of piracy expanded to encompass not only acts committed at sea but also activities characterizing unscrupulous or unethical behavior. The adverbial form 'piratically' emerged to describe the nature of such actions reminiscent of piracy, further embedding the concept in both legal and cultural discussions, especially in regards to copyright infringement and software piracy in contemporary contexts.