Freebooter
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɹiːbuːtə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Freebooter is a noun meaning One who rehosts online media without authorization, a form of intellectual property theft; one who freeboots.
Meaning
One who rehosts online media without authorization, a form of intellectual property theft; one who freeboots.
More Meanings
- An adventurer who pillages, plunders, or thieves privately or for compensation; or wages ad-hoc war on other nations, similar to mercenary; also a "freeboot".
Example Sentences
The military aspect should, however, be carefully studied, as the result may be to dispel the time-honoured connection between forest and freebooter under modern conditions with long-range rifles.
Word Forms
- freebooters
Synonyms for freebooter
Depending on context, synonyms include pirate, mercenary, conquistador, filibuster, looter, pillager.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include raider, looter, plunderer, pillager, spoiler, despoiler.
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