Dacoit (Noun)
Meaning
A member of an armed gang of robbers.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The village was terrorized by a notorious dacoit who had escaped from prison a year ago.
- Local police received a tip that a dacoit was hiding in the woods, leading to a massive manhunt.
- In the 19th century, dacoits roamed freely in the countryside, preying on unsuspecting travelers.
- The farmer bravely fought off a dacoit who had come to steal his livestock.
- The police chief vowed to catch the leader of the dacoit gang that had been wreaking havoc on the city.