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bandit

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/ˈbændɪt/ · ban-dit

A robber, especially a member of a gang or group that engages in crime.

Meanings

nounformal

A robber, especially a member of a gang or group that engages in crime.

ایک چور، خاص طور پر ایک گروہ کا رکن جو جرم میں ملوث ہوتا ہے۔

ڈاکو

daku

Synonyms

robberthiefcrookچوردھوکہ بازغنڈہ

Antonyms

law-abiding citizenherovigilanteقانون پسند شہریہیرومراقبہ کرنے والا

Common Collocations

  • bandit gang
  • armed bandit
  • bandit raid

Example Sentences

The bandit was captured by the police after a high-speed chase.

ڈاکو کو پولیس نے تیز رفتار تعاقب کے بعد گرفتار کر لیا.

Daku ko police ne tez rahnumai ke baad giraftar kar liya.

Many stories in literature depict bandits as misunderstood characters.

بہت سی کہانیاں ادبیات میں ڈاکو کو غلط سمجھا جانے والے کردار کے طور پر پیش کرتی ہیں.

Bahut si kahaniyan adabiat mein daku ko ghalat samjha jane wale kirdar ke tor par pesh karti hain.

The region was notorious for its bandit activity during the 19th century.

یہ علاقہ انیسویں صدی میں ڈاکوئی سرگرمیوں کے لیے مشہور تھا.

Yeh ilaqa unnisvein sadi mein dakuhi sargarmi ke liye mashhoor tha.

Easily Confused With

band:A band typically refers to a musical group, while a bandit is a criminal.

Word Family

banditry
nounڈاکوئی
bandit-like
adjectiveڈاکو جیسا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'band' of outlaws.

Imagine a group of masked individuals in a deserted landscape.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

دیکھو کس طرح ہیں چوری میں مہارت، میری زمین پہ نہ ہو کوئی امانت!

Dekho kis tarah hain chori mein maharat, Meri zameen pe na ho koi amanat!

See how skilled they are in theft, Let there be no trust on my land!

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چور کی تو جان بچی، مگر سامان گیا.

Chor ki to jaan bachi, magar samaan gaya.

The thief escaped with his life, but lost the goods.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Italian "bandito" — one who is outlawed

First known use: 17th century

The term 'bandit' comes from the Italian 'bandito', which translates to 'outlaw' or 'outcast'. It became widely used in English to describe criminals in the 17th century.