Meaning of the word freebooter in English
What does freebooter mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
freebooter
US /ˈfriːˌbuːtər/
UK /ˈfriːˌbuːtər/
Noun
a person who engages in unauthorized plundering or pillaging, especially for personal gain; a pirate or buccaneer
Example:
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The old tales spoke of daring freebooters who roamed the seas.
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He was accused of being a freebooter, taking whatever he pleased without permission.