English-Finnish translations for privateer

Definition of privateer

  • A privately owned warship that had official sanction to attack enemy ships and take possession of their cargo.
  • An advocate or beneficiary of privatization of a government service or activity
  • A private individual entrant into a race or competition who does not have the backing of a large, professional team.
  • To function under official sanction permitting attacks on enemy shipping and seizing ship and cargo; to engage in government-sponsored piracy.

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