buccaro

/ˈbuːkəniər/

Definitions

1. noun

a pirate, especially in the 17th century, operating in the Caribbean

“The buccaneers raided several Spanish ships and made off with their treasure.”

2. noun

a person who roams or travels from place to place, especially in search of adventure or profit

“He became a modern-day buccaneer, traveling the world and taking on odd jobs.”

Synonyms

  • corsair
  • freebooter
  • pirate

Antonyms

  • homesteader
  • law-abiding citizen