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Definition buccaneer in American English

buccaneer noun

[countable] noun
/ˌbʌkəˈnɪr/
1

a sailor in the past who attacked and stole from other ships

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2

someone who is determined to succeed, especially in business or politics, even if this involves taking risks or doing things that many people would not approve of

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Definition buccaneer in American English