Buccaneer

usgb/ˌbʌkəˈnɪr/
noun

A person who was a pirate, especially in Caribbean seas during the 17th century.

Historically, buccaneers were a specific type of pirate operating in the Caribbean.
Visual representation of "buccaneer" - A person who was a pirate, especially in Caribbean seas during the 17th century

Often appears as...

  • buccaneer captain
  • caribbean buccaneer
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Historical Term

Used primarily to describe pirates from a specific historical period and place.

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The museum's exhibit on buccaneers offered insight into their lives in the 1600s.
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Romanticized Image

Often romanticized in media and literature, embodying adventure and rebellion.

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Pirate-themed movies tend to portray buccaneers as charming rogues.
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Not Modern Pirates

Don't confuse them with modern-day pirates; it refers to an earlier era.

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Unlike modern pirates, buccaneers often attacked Spanish treasure fleets.
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