raider

Meanings

• noun

  A person who raids or plunders, especially by sea.

  - "The raider attacked the merchant ships."
  - "Pirates were once notorious raiders of the high seas."

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Synonyms

activist , muckraker , buccaneer , corsair , freebooter , pirate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with raider
stayer , player , mayer , layher

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Variants

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raider , raiders

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'pilferer' or 'thief' in Old Norse, the term 'raider' evolved to refer to those who plundered by sea.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'raider' is derived from the Old Norse word 'raeda', which means 'to rob'.

2. In video games, the term 'raider' is often used to describe an enemy soldier or mercenary.

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Related Concepts

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1. piracy: The act of attacking and robbing ships at sea, typically for their cargo or to commandeer them.

2. marauder: A person who plunders and pillages, especially during wartime.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'raider' is often used to describe pirates or marauders. In music, the term is used metaphorically in heavy metal music to describe someone who takes what they want, often forcefully.

How to Memorize "raider"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pirate ship sailing on the open sea, with raiders attacking merchant ships.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'raider' with pirates or thieves.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'raider' by associating it with the word 'plunderer'.

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