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- [free-boo-ter]
- /ˈfriˌbu tər/
- /ˈfriː.buː.tə(r)/
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- [free-boo-ter]
- /ˈfriˌbu tər/
Definitions of freebooter word
- noun freebooter a person who goes about in search of plunder; pirate; buccaneer. 1
- noun freebooter A pirate or lawless adventurer. 1
- noun freebooter pillager, looter 1
- noun freebooter a person, such as a pirate, living from plunder 0
- noun freebooter a person, esp an itinerant, who seeks pleasure, wealth, etc, without responsibility 0
- noun freebooter a plunderer; specif., a pirate 0
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Origin of freebooter
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; Anglicization of Dutch vrijbuiter, equivalent to vrij free + buit booty1 + -er -er1
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Parts of speech for Freebooter
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freebooter popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
freebooter usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for freebooter
noun freebooter
- bandit — Robbers are sometimes called bandits, especially if they are found in areas where the law has broken down.
- looter — spoils or plunder taken by pillaging, as in war.
- robber — a person who robs.
- outlaw — a lawless person or habitual criminal, especially one who is a fugitive from the law.
- thief — a person who steals, especially secretly or without open force; one guilty of theft or larceny.
Top questions with freebooter
- what is a freebooter?
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