antipirate

English

Etymology

anti- +‎ pirate

Adjective

antipirate (not comparable)

1. (nautical, military) Opposing or countering pirates.
   • 1974, Encyclopedia Britannica Volume 29

     The Rasulids kept the southern coast under loose control up to Dhofar, even holding Hadramawt to some extent and maintaining an antipirate squadron.

Related terms

• antipiracy

Translations

opposing or countering pirates

• Portuguese: antipiratas, antipirata
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Anagrams

• inpatriate