What is another word for freebooter?
Pronunciation: [fɹˈiːbuːtə] (IPA) 
Freebooter is a term used to describe a person who engages in piracy or raids on ships or other vessels. Synonyms for this term include pirate, buccaneer, corsair, privateer, rover, filibuster, marauder, and raider. Each of these words describes a person who engages in illegal activities on the high seas. Privateers were sanctioned by governments and allowed to attack enemy ships during times of war. Buccaneers were pirates who operated in the Caribbean, primarily during the 17th century. Freebooting often involved stealing valuable cargo, such as spices, gold, and textiles, and was a dangerous profession that required courage, skill, and cunning.
