buccaneer

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa que assalta no mar ou saqueia terras a partir do mar sem autorização de nenhum Estado soberano. Historicamente, refere-se aos piratas que atuavam no Caribe e nas costas da América durante os séculos XVII e XVIII.

A noun referring to a person who robs at sea or plunders land from the sea without authorization from any sovereign nation.

1. Sea robberB2formal

   A person who robs ships or attacks coastal areas without official authorization from any government.

   Pirata

   • The buccaneer sailed the Caribbean looking for treasure ships.
   • Many buccaneers operated from hidden coves and islands.
   • The buccaneer's crew raided the coastal village for supplies.

   Sinônimoscorsairfreebooterpirate

• Verbo que significa agir como pirata ou praticar pirataria, especialmente em contexto histórico.

A verb meaning to act as a pirate or engage in piracy, especially in historical contexts.

1. Live adventurously or recklesslyC1informal

   To live or act in a bold, adventurous, or piratical manner, often disregarding rules or conventions.

   Viver aventurosamente

   • After quitting his job, he decided to buccaneer around the world.
   • They buccaneered through life, taking risks and seeking thrills.
   • She buccaneered her way through the business world, ignoring all the rules.

   Sinônimosroister

   Antônimoscomplyconformobeysubmityield