Barbary Pirate (Noun)
Meaning
A pirate along the Barbary Coast.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The infamous barbary pirate, Khair ad-Din, was known for his cunning and bravery on the high seas.
- During the 17th century, the barbary pirate, Murad Reis, terrorized European ships sailing through the Mediterranean.
- The barbary pirate, Oruç Reis, was a legendary figure in North Africa, feared by his enemies and respected by his peers.
- In the early 19th century, the United States Navy clashed with the barbary pirate, Husein Dey, in a series of battles along the Barbary Coast.
- The barbary pirate, Turgut Reis, was a skilled naval commander who played a key role in the Ottoman Empire's expansion into the Mediterranean.