noun
dacoit
duh-KOYT
Dacoit (noun) means a member of an armed gang of robbers, especially historically in India and neighbouring regions. Example: “The village lived in fear of dacoits who raided at night.”
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A member of an armed gang of robbers, especially historically in India and neighbouring regions.
"The village lived in fear of dacoits who raided at night."
How to use dacoit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA bandit belonging to an armed robber gang, particularly in a South Asian historical context.
When to use it
Mostly used in historical or South Asian English contexts, not everyday modern speech.
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Word forms
- Plural
- dacoits
- Third person singular
- dacoits
- Past tense
- dacoited
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Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi-Urdu dakait, from a word meaning "gang robbery."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for dacoit
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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.".
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