flibustiers
noun (plural) as in strong fondness
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Example:He was a famous flibustier who plundered Spanish ships and towns in the Caribbean.
Definition:A pirate or privateer, especially those who operated in the Caribbean from the 17th to 18th centuries.
Example:During the period of flibustiers, privateers played a significant role in their activities.
Definition:A ship licensed by a government to attack and capture the enemy's ships, especially during wartime.
Example:Flibustiers were notorious for their raids on Caribbean islands and ships passing through the region.
Definition:A region encompassing the Caribbean Sea, its islands (some surrounded by the Caribbean Sea and some bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean), and adjacent marine areas.
Example:The flibustiers engaged in spoliations on Spanish fleets and settlements.
Definition:The act or practice of plundering or seizing the property of others.
Example:Many flibustiers were mercenaries seeking to enrich themselves through daring raids and attacks.
Definition:People hired to do work, especially armed force in a foreign country or for private interests.
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