What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
dacoit
Example
The dacoits raided the village and looted everything they could find. [dacoit: noun]
Example
The police arrested a group of dacoits who had been terrorizing the area for months. [dacoits: plural noun]
bandit
Example
The bandits held up the stagecoach and stole all the passengers' valuables. [bandit: noun]
Example
The police pursued the bandit through the mountains but were unable to catch him. [bandit: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Bandit is a more commonly used word than dacoit in everyday language, and it is more likely to be understood by speakers of English outside of South Asia.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between dacoit and bandit?
Both dacoit and bandit are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
