piraatlust
Piraatlust is a Dutch term that denotes a fascination with pirates or pirate culture, or an appetite for the idea of piracy. In discussions of literature, film, and popular culture, the concept is used to characterize a persistent attraction to adventurous, lawless imagery associated with the pirate figure.
Etymology: The word is a compound of piraat (pirate) and lust (desire or craving).
Usage and contexts: The expression appears primarily in literary criticism, cultural studies, and discussions of popular
Implications: Piraatlust tends to reflect broader interests in adventure, autonomy, and anti-authoritarian imagery; it relates to
See also: Piracy; Pirate culture; Maritime folklore; Literary tropes of pirates.