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Dutch
Etymology
From piraat (“pirate”) + -erij (“-ery”). See also the usage notes at -erij.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌpi.raː.təˈrɛi̯/, /piˌraː.təˈrɛi̯/
- Hyphenation: pi‧ra‧te‧rij
- Rhymes: -ɛi̯
Noun
piraterij f (plural piraterijen, diminutive piraterijtje n)
- piracy, plundering at sea
- piracy, illegal appropriation or reproduction of intellectual property
- radio piracy, illegal broadcasting
- Synonyms: etherpiraterij, zendpiraterij
Derived terms