dacoit

/ˈdɑːkoʊɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

a member of a band of robbers or outlaws, typically in India or Southeast Asia

“The police were tasked with capturing a notorious dacoit who had been evading arrest for years.”

2. noun

a band of robbers or outlaws, typically in India or Southeast Asia

“The dacoit gang had been terrorizing the village for months.”

Synonyms

  • bandit
  • outlaw
  • robber

Antonyms

  • lawman
  • sheriff