Meaning of the word buccaneer in English

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buccaneer

US /ˌbʌk.əˈnɪr/
UK /ˌbʌk.əˈnɪər/

Noun

a pirate, especially one of the buccaneers who preyed on Spanish shipping in the West Indies during the 17th century

Example:
The old tale spoke of a fearsome buccaneer who buried his treasure on a remote island.
The Caribbean was once a haven for buccaneers and privateers.