What is the meaning of the word "dacoit"?
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A class of criminals who rob and murder in roving gangs. NOUN
- In popular South Asian folklore, the dacoit is often depicted as a Robin Hood-like figure, stealing from the rich to give to the poor.
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A member of a band of armed robbers in India and Burma. NOUN
- The character of the dacoit in South Asian literature serves as a complex symbol of rebellion against oppression, exploring themes of morality, justice, and the social order.
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A member of an armed gang of robbers. NOUN
- The film portrayed the dacoit as a complex character, torn between his life of crime and the social injustices that drove him to become an outlaw in the rural landscapes of India.