dacoit
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Noun — A member of an armed gang of robbers, especially historically in India and neighbouring regions.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi-Urdu dakait, from a word meaning "gang robbery."
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What does “dacoit” mean?
The word “dacoit” means a member of an armed gang of robbers, especially historically in India and neighbouring regions. In plain terms, a bandit belonging to an armed robber gang, particularly in a South Asian historical context.
How do you pronounce “dacoit”?
“Dacoit” is pronounced duh-KOYT (/dəˈkɔɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “dacoit” in a sentence?
Here is “dacoit” used in a sentence: “The village lived in fear of dacoits who raided at night.”
What part of speech is “dacoit”?
“Dacoit” is a noun.
Where does the word “dacoit” come from?
The word “dacoit” comes from Hindi. Borrowed from Hindi-Urdu dakait, from a word meaning "gang robbery.".