Meaning & Definition of Piracy in English
English⟶
Piracy
/paɪrəsi/
noun
1. Hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts
- Taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it
- "Air piracy"
synonym:
- piracy,
- buccaneering
2. The act of plagiarizing
- Taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own
synonym:
- plagiarism,
- plagiarization,
- plagiarisation,
- piracy
Examples of using
Movie theaters are losing more and more revenue due to internet piracy.