privateer meaning and definition

Definition and meaning of privateer at MeaningMonkey.org. privateer meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.

PRIVATEER noun

Definition of privateer (noun)

an officer or crew member of a privateer
- synonyms: privateersman
a privately owned warship commissioned to prey on the commercial shipping or warships of an enemy nation

Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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