What is another word for sea rover?
Pronunciation: [sˈiː ɹˈə͡ʊvə] (IPA) 
Sea rover is a term that refers to a pirate or a marauder who travels by sea. The term sea rover can be replaced by other words like buccaneer, corsair, pirate, privateer, filibuster, and sea thief. Buccaneers were pirates who operated in the Caribbean during the late 17th century. Corsairs were pirates who operated in the Mediterranean and raided ships from European countries. Pirates were famous sea rovers who attacked ships and stole their cargo, whereas privateers were authorized by their respective governments to attack enemy ships during wartime. Filibusters were pirates who operated in the Caribbean during the 17th century. Sea thief is a more general term that refers to any thief who operates on the sea.
