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pirate

[ˈpaɪrət]

pirate Definition

  • 1a person who attacks and robs ships at sea
  • 2a person who illegally copies or uses copyrighted material

Using pirate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pirate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The pirates boarded the ship and took all the treasure.

  • Example

    He was accused of pirating music from various artists.

  • Example

    The company lost millions due to piracy of their software.

  • Example

    The movie was pirated and distributed illegally.

pirate Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with pirate

  • an unlicensed radio station that broadcasts without government permission

    Example

    He used to listen to pirate radio stations when he was a teenager.

  • an illegal copy of a book, movie, or software

    Example

    I found a pirate copy of the game online, but I didn't download it.

  • a flag with a skull and crossbones, used by pirates to intimidate their victims

    Example

    The pirate ship raised its flag before attacking the merchant vessel.

Origins of pirate

from Latin 'pirata', meaning 'sea robber'

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Summary: pirate in Brief

The term 'pirate' [ˈpaɪrət] refers to a person who attacks and robs ships at sea or illegally copies copyrighted material. Examples include 'The pirates boarded the ship and took all the treasure.' and 'He was accused of pirating music from various artists.' 'Pirate' also extends into phrases like 'pirate radio' and 'pirate copy,' referring to unlicensed broadcasting and illegal copying, respectively.

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