Dacoit
noun
A member of a band of armed robbers in India or Myanmar.
The dacoit was caught while trying to rob the village.
Often appears as...
- armed dacoit
- dacoit gang
noun
A member of a band of armed robbers in India or Myanmar.
The dacoit was caught while trying to rob the village.
Often appears as...
- armed dacoit
- dacoit gang
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Regional Context
Understand 'dacoit' is specific to India and Myanmar, not used for robbers in other regions.
He learned about the history of dacoits while traveling in Myanmar.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Depiction
In movies, dacoits are often portrayed in turbans or rural attire, riding on horses.
The film depicted dacoits terrorizing villages in central India.
Pro Tip 3/3Group Affiliation
'Dacoit' implies a gang member, not acting alone but as part of a group.
The dacoit signaled to his accomplices before they stormed the compound.
Pro Tip 1/3Regional Context
Understand 'dacoit' is specific to India and Myanmar, not used for robbers in other regions.
He learned about the history of dacoits while traveling in Myanmar.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Depiction
In movies, dacoits are often portrayed in turbans or rural attire, riding on horses.
The film depicted dacoits terrorizing villages in central India.
Pro Tip 3/3Group Affiliation
'Dacoit' implies a gang member, not acting alone but as part of a group.
The dacoit signaled to his accomplices before they stormed the compound.
Pro Tip 1/3Regional Context
Understand 'dacoit' is specific to India and Myanmar, not used for robbers in other regions.
He learned about the history of dacoits while traveling in Myanmar.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Depiction
In movies, dacoits are often portrayed in turbans or rural attire, riding on horses.
The film depicted dacoits terrorizing villages in central India.
Pro Tip 3/3Group Affiliation
'Dacoit' implies a gang member, not acting alone but as part of a group.
The dacoit signaled to his accomplices before they stormed the compound.
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Quote examples
Upasana Singh
Indian Actress
I had begun my career with emotional films - Rajasthani film 'Bai Chali Sasariye.' Later I did several films as a heroine, and made the audience cry a lot. I even did action films, where I would play a dacoit or a police officer.
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Milkha Singh
Indian Athlete
A child, when orphaned, can become anything. If I had not joined the Army, who knows, I may have become a dacoit. I give all credit to the Army; they found Milkha Singh.
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Upasana Singh
Indian Actress
I had begun my career with emotional films - Rajasthani film 'Bai Chali Sasariye.' Later I did several films as a heroine, and made the audience cry a lot. I even did action films, where I would play a dacoit or a police officer.
Quote examples
Milkha Singh
Indian Athlete
A child, when orphaned, can become anything. If I had not joined the Army, who knows, I may have become a dacoit. I give all credit to the Army; they found Milkha Singh.
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