noun Download 🔗Share A privately owned warship that had official sanction to attack enemy ships and take possession of their cargo. Examples : "During the war, the government hired a privateer to raid enemy merchant ships and seize their goods, which helped fund the war effort. " nautical military history sailing war government economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An officer or any other member of the crew of such a ship. Examples : "The grizzled privateer swore allegiance to the captain before their raid on the enemy merchant ship. " nautical military sailing history war person job Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An advocate or beneficiary of privatization of a government service or activity. Examples : "The school board meeting was filled with debate, as some saw the potential advantages of partnering with a privateer to manage the school's transportation system. " politics government business economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A private individual entrant into a race or competition who does not have the backing of a large, professional team. Examples : "Despite lacking the funding and support of a professional racing team, the privateer managed to qualify for the finals. " sport race Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To function under official sanction permitting attacks on enemy shipping and seizing ship and cargo; to engage in government-sponsored piracy. Examples : "During wartime, governments sometimes privateer merchant ships, authorizing them to attack enemy supply lines. " nautical military government war sailing history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To advocate or benefit from privatization of government services. Examples : "The politician was accused of trying to privateer the city's public transportation system for the benefit of his wealthy donors. " politics government business economy service Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading