dakaiti
डाकैत
DAH-kai-tee
Robbery or banditry, often in a rural context.
Meaning & usage
Dakaiti refers to the act of robbery or banditry, particularly in rural areas of India. It is often associated with organized crime and can involve armed gangs. The term has cultural significance in Indian literature and cinema, often depicting the struggles between law enforcement and bandits.
In a sentence
The police launched a crackdown on dakaiti in the region to ensure the safety of local villagers.
As seen in crosswords
dakaiti is a 7-letter answer. A typical clue:
“Robbery or banditry, often in a rural context” (7)
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