freebooters

[US]/[ˈfriːˈbuːtəz]/
[UK]/[ˈfriːˈbuːtərz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person who attacks and robs ships at sea.; A person engaged in piracy or privateering, especially in the 17th and 18th centuries.; A person who operates outside of established rules or systems, often for personal gain.

Phrases & Collocations

freebooters' gold

freebooter life

becoming freebooters

freebooter ships

freebooters raided

freebooter legend

freebooter's share

freebooter attack

freebooters sailed

Example Sentences

the caribbean sea was once a haven for ruthless freebooters.

historical accounts detail the exploits of notorious freebooters in the 17th century.

the spanish empire fiercely battled against these caribbean freebooters.

many freebooters amassed considerable wealth through piracy and raiding.

the legend of captain kidd is associated with the life of a freebooter.

freebooters often operated outside the law, defying royal authority.

the term "freebooter" suggests a spirit of independence and rebellion.

some freebooters eventually turned to privateering with royal commissions.

the era of the freebooters declined with the rise of stronger navies.

stories of daring raids by freebooters captivated audiences for generations.

the romanticized image of the freebooter persists in popular culture.

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