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privateer vs officer

officer vs privateer

privateer and officer both are nouns.

privateer is not a verb while officer is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
privateer Yes No No No
officer Yes No Yes No
As nouns, officer is a hypernym of privateer; that is, officer is a word with a broader meaning than privateer:
  • privateer: an officer or crew member of a privateer
  • officer: a person authorized to serve in a position of authority on a vessel
Other hypernyms of privateer include crew member, crewman, ship's officer.
privateer (noun) officer (noun)
a privately owned warship commissioned to prey on the commercial shipping or warships of an enemy nation a member of a police force
an officer or crew member of a privateer someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
a person authorized to serve in a position of authority on a vessel
privateer (verb) officer (verb)
direct or command as an officer
Difference between privateer and officer

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