noun🔗ShareA privately owned warship that had official sanction to attack enemy ships and take possession of their cargo."During the war, the government hired a privateer to raid enemy merchant ships and seize their goods, which helped fund the war effort. "nauticalmilitaryhistorysailingwargovernmenteconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn officer or any other member of the crew of such a ship."The grizzled privateer swore allegiance to the captain before their raid on the enemy merchant ship. "nauticalmilitarysailinghistorywarpersonjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn advocate or beneficiary of privatization of a government service or activity."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. "politicsgovernmentbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA private individual entrant into a race or competition who does not have the backing of a large, professional team."Despite lacking the funding and support of a professional racing team, the privateer managed to qualify for the finals. "sportraceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo function under official sanction permitting attacks on enemy shipping and seizing ship and cargo; to engage in government-sponsored piracy."During wartime, governments sometimes privateer merchant ships, authorizing them to attack enemy supply lines. "nauticalmilitarygovernmentwarsailinghistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo advocate or benefit from privatization of government services."The politician was accused of trying to privateer the city's public transportation system for the benefit of his wealthy donors. "politicsgovernmentbusinesseconomyserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
