Plunder: meaning, definitions and examples

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plunder

[ ˈplʌndər ]

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piracy

To steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder.

Synonyms

loot, pillage, ravage, rob

Examples of usage

The village was plundered by enemy troops during the war.
The pirates plundered the merchant ships for their valuable cargo.

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piracy

The action of plundering.

Synonyms

booty, loot, spoils

Examples of usage

The plunder of the village was a devastating blow to the community.
The pirates divided the plunder amongst themselves.

Translations

Translations of the word "plunder" in other languages:

🇵🇹 saquear

🇮🇳 लूटना

🇩🇪 plündern

🇮🇩 menjarah

🇺🇦 грабувати

🇵🇱 splądrować

🇯🇵 略奪する (ryakudatsu suru)

🇫🇷 piller

🇪🇸 saquear

🇹🇷 yağmalamak

🇰🇷 약탈하다 (yaktalhada)

🇸🇦 نهب (nahb)

🇨🇿 plundrovat

🇸🇰 plieniť

🇨🇳 掠夺 (lüèduó)

🇸🇮 ropati

🇮🇸 ræna

🇰🇿 тонау

🇬🇪 ძარცვა (dzarva)

🇦🇿 yağma etmək

🇲🇽 saquear

Word origin

The word 'plunder' originated from the Middle Dutch word 'plonderen', which meant to rob. It has been used since the 17th century to describe the act of stealing goods by force, especially in the context of war or piracy. The concept of plunder has been a common practice throughout history, often associated with acts of aggression and conquest.