buccaneer (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌbʌkəˈnɪər/
Definition
A pirate, specifically one who operated in the Caribbean during the 17th century.
Examples
The island was once a notorious hideout for every buccaneer sailing the Spanish Main.
Historical records detail how the buccaneer raided coastal towns to seize gold and supplies.
He grew up reading adventure novels about a daring buccaneer searching for sunken treasure.
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