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/ˈpaɪ.rət/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A person who robs ships at sea; a sea robber.
The infamous pirate Blackbeard terrorized the Caribbean in the early 18th century.
A person who engages in unauthorized use or distribution of copyrighted material.
The movie industry is struggling against rampant online pirate activity.
A person who engages in activities similar to piracy, such as hijacking vessels.
Somali pirates have been responsible for numerous hijackings in the Gulf of Aden.
verb
To illegally copy or use someone else's work.
He was accused of pirating software from various websites.
Etymology
Middle English from Latin 'pirata', from Greek 'peiratēs' meaning 'to attempt' or 'to try.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
pirate radio
An illegal radio station that transmits without a license.
copycat pirate
A person who imitates or reproduces someone else's work illegally.
pirate bay
A slang term often used to refer to websites that facilitate illegal downloading.
Related Words
privateer
A pirate authorized by a government to attack enemy ships.
corsair
A privateer ship that operated in the Mediterranean.
buccaneer
A pirate who raided Spanish settlements along the Caribbean during the 17th century.
Slang Meanings
To illegally copy digital content.
He's known for pirating movies and sharing them online.
To engage in unauthorized access or hacking.
They found out he was pirating networks without consent.