pirates
Translation
pirates
Examples
The pirates buried their treasure on an island.
The pirates buried their treasure on an island.
Software pirates sell illegal copies of programs.
Software pirates sell illegal copies of programmes.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) pirates: a group of people who attack ships or illegally copy things The pirates attacked the merchant ship.
Similar Words
buccaneer, corsair, freebooter
Etymology
From Greek 'peiratēs' meaning 'one who attacks', via Latin 'pirata'.
Memory Tips
Think of the classic image of a pirate with a parrot on their shoulder, often associated with the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' films.