Corsair

usgb/kɔːrˈser/
noun

A pirate, especially one in the Mediterranean Sea in the past.

The small, fragile trade ship was an easy target for the ruthless corsair.
Visual representation of "corsair" - A pirate, especially one in the Mediterranean Sea in the past

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  • ruthless corsair
  • corsair fleet
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Historical Pirate

Refers to the historical pirates in the Mediterranean, not modern pirates.

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Tales of the corsair raids on coastal villages fascinated historians.
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Romanticized Image

'Corsair' can evoke a romanticized or adventurous image of pirates from literature.

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He dressed as a corsair for the historical reenactment.
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Archaic Usage

The term is old-fashioned and not commonly used in daily conversation today.

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The movie depicted the life of a corsair in the 17th century.
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