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Dacoit

usgb/dəˈkɔɪt/Volume
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Regional Context

Understand 'dacoit' is specific to India and Myanmar, not used for robbers in other regions.

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He learned about the history of dacoits while traveling in Myanmar.
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Cultural Depiction

In movies, dacoits are often portrayed in turbans or rural attire, riding on horses.

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The film depicted dacoits terrorizing villages in central India.
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Group Affiliation

'Dacoit' implies a gang member, not acting alone but as part of a group.

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The dacoit signaled to his accomplices before they stormed the compound.
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