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privateer in Russian

privateer in Russian is ка́пер, корса́р, привати́р — privateer means a privately owned warship that acted under a letter of marque to attack enemy merchant ships and take possession of their cargo.

privateer in Russian

ка́пер
noun
Pronounced: kaper
(historical) A privately owned warship that acted under a letter of marque to attack enemy merchant ships and take possession of their cargo. [from 17th c.]
корса́р
noun
Pronounced: korsar
(historical) A privately owned warship that acted under a letter of marque to attack enemy merchant ships and take possession of their cargo. [from 17th c.]
привати́р
noun
Pronounced: privatir
(historical) A privately owned warship that acted under a letter of marque to attack enemy merchant ships and take possession of their cargo. [from 17th c.]

What does "privateer" mean?

  1. noun A privately owned warship that acted under a letter of marque to attack enemy merchant ships and take possession of their cargo.
  2. noun An officer or any other member of the crew of such a ship; a government-sanctioned pirate.
  3. noun An advocate or beneficiary of privatization of a government service or activity.
  4. noun A private individual entrant into a race or competition who does not have the backing of a large, professional team.
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What is "privateer" in Russian?

"privateer" in Russian is ка́пер, корса́р, привати́р. privateer means: A privately owned warship that acted under a letter of marque to attack enemy merchant ships and take possession of their cargo.

How do you pronounce ка́пер?

"privateer" in Russian is ка́пер, pronounced "kaper".

Are there other ways to say "privateer" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "privateer": ка́пер, корса́р, привати́р.

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