What is another word for corsair?
Pronunciation: [kˈɔːse͡ə] (IPA) 
Corsair is a term that refers to a type of pirate that operates in the Mediterranean. Some synonyms for the word Corsair include privateer, buccaneer, and marauder. Privateer is a government-backed pirate that attacks ships of enemy countries. Buccaneer is a term used for a pirate who terrorizes on the open seas. While marauder is a person who robs or attacks homes in an area. Other synonyms for Corsair include river pirate, sea robber, brigand, and raider. These words are often used interchangeably depending on the context, but they all refer to individuals who engage in piracy and looting activities on the sea.
