Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Privateers.
Privateers - as a noun
A privately owned warship commissioned to prey on the commercial shipping or warships of an enemy nation
Privateers - as a verb
To function under official sanction permitting attacks on enemy shipping and seizing ship and cargo; to engage in government-sponsored piracy.
To advocate or benefit from privatization of government services.
Example Sentences
"Many privateers operated in the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy."
"The privateers seized several merchant vessels and plundered their cargoes."
"Some privateers were eventually pardoned and became legitimate traders."
"The privateers' profits were divided among the crew and investors."
"During the war, privateers played a significant role in naval warfare."
Word Game Points
Is PRIVATEERS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, privateers is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PRIVATEERS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is PRIVATEERS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, privateers is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPRIVATEERS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is PRIVATEERS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, privateers is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPRIVATEERS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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