antipirate

English

Etymology

From 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

Anagrams

• inpatriate