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词汇 privateerism
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Definition of privateerism in English:

privateerism

noun ˌprʌɪvɪˈtɪərɪz(ə)m
rare
  • The occupation or practice of a privateer. In quot. 1867 (Nautical slang): behaviour breaching the rules of conduct on a man-of-war.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Littell's Living Age. From privateer + -ism.

Definition of privateerism in US English:

privateerism

nounˌprʌɪvɪˈtɪərɪz(ə)m
rare
  • The occupation or practice of a privateer. In quot. 1867 (Nautical slang): behaviour breaching the rules of conduct on a man-of-war.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Littell's Living Age. From privateer + -ism.

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