plunder

Meanings

• verb (plunders, plundered, plundering)

  The seizure and taking away of something, especially by force, as a war booty or illegal act.

  - "The pirates plundered the ship and took all its treasure."
  - "The army plundered the villages as they advanced through enemy territory."

• verb (plunders, plundered, plundering)

  To strip or despoil (a place or person) of possessions.

  - "The rioters plundered the stores in the downtown area."
  - "The thief plundered the old woman's home."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈplʌndə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with plunder
thunder , wonder , monder , ponder , bonder

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Variants

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plunder , plundered , plunderer , plunderers , plundering , plunders

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Etymology

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Middle English (in the sense ‘to rob, despoil’): from Old French plondir, from plonde ‘booty’, from plonde ‘plunder’.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'plunder' comes from the Old French word 'plonde', which means 'plunder' or 'booty'.

2. The term 'plunder' was first used in English in the 14th century.

3. The word 'plunder' is sometimes used metaphorically to refer to the exploitation of natural resources, such as forests or minerals.

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Related Concepts

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1. loot: The possessions or valuables taken as booty or plunder, especially after a military victory or robbery.

2. pillage: The action of plundering or despoiling a place, especially on a large scale.

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Culture

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Plunder has been a recurring theme in literature, particularly in works dealing with piracy, war, and treasure hunts. It is often associated with greed, violence, and the exploitation of resources. In art, plunder can be depicted as a symbol of conquest or as a commentary on the human desire for material possessions.

How to Memorize "plunder"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of pirates with swords and flags, raiding a ship and taking treasure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'plunder' with 'treasure' or 'booty'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'plunder' and remember it: 'The pirates plundered the ship and buried the treasure on the island.'

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