privateer

noun
/ˌpraɪvəˈtɪə/

Meaning

A privately owned armed ship authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during war.

Example Sentences

The privateer captured several enemy vessels during the conflict.

Synonyms

corsair, buccaneer, pirate, raider

Antonyms

naval officer, defender

Collocations

privateer ship, licensed privateer, privateer captain

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