Dacoity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dəˈkɔɪti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dacoity is a noun meaning (chiefly India, Pakistan, Myanmar) Violent robbery carried out by a dacoit or a gang of dacoits.
Meaning
(chiefly India, Pakistan, Myanmar) Violent robbery carried out by a dacoit or a gang of dacoits.
Example Sentences
'He came here open-minded to commit a dacoity. Yes, to cut, rob, kill, and carry off what he desired.'
[…] he had a most interesting anecdote to tell her […] about a dacoity that had happened in Sagaing in 1913.
Word Forms
- dacoities
- dacoitee
- dacoiti
Synonyms for dacoity
Depending on context, synonyms include dacoitage, dakoity.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dakoity, dakoiti, dacoiti, dacoitee, decoity, dacoit.
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