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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

corsairs

/kɔːˈsɛərz/ noun · British & US
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What does corsairs mean?

noun

Pirates, especially those operating in the Mediterranean during the 16th to 18th centuries. A corsair is a privateer authorized by a government to attack and capture enemy ships.

Example

"The corsairs of North Africa were notorious for their bravery and cunning."

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