buccaneer
[noun]
Synonyms: pirate, corsair, freebooter, privateer, sea-rover

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buc‧ca‧neer /ˌbʌkəˈnɪə $ -ˈnɪr/ noun [countable]
[Date: 1600-1700; Language: French; Origin: boucanier 'person living in the forest in the West Indies, buccaneer', from boucaner 'to dry meat in a wooden frame over a fire', from boucan 'wooden frame', from Tupi]

1. someone who attacks ships at sea and steals from them Synonym : pirate

2. someone who is very successful, especially in business, but may not be honest

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