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Pirate

/ˈpaɪrət/
A person who attacks ships to steal from them, or someone who illegally copies and distributes content.

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Examples:

The pirate sailed the seas for treasure.He dressed like a pirate for the party.

Etymology:

etymology
The word pirate originates from the Latin word pirata, which means sea robber, derived from the Greek peiratēs, rooted in peiran, meaning to attempt, attack, or assault.

Usage Statistics:

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