Troop: meaning, definitions and examples
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troop
[ truːp ]
military
A group of soldiers trained to perform specific duties and tasks together, often under the same command. Troops are typically organized into units, companies, or battalions.
Synonyms
forces, military personnel, soldiers
Examples of usage
- The troop marched in formation towards the enemy's position.
- The commander praised the troops for their bravery in battle.
scouting
A group of scouts, usually young people, who gather together to participate in outdoor activities, learn new skills, and engage in community service.
Synonyms
patrol, scout group, scouting unit
Examples of usage
- The scout troop went camping in the forest.
- The troop worked together to clean up the local park.
performance
A group of performers or actors who work together as a team to put on a show, play, or musical performance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The dance troop rehearsed tirelessly for their upcoming performance.
- The troop of actors received a standing ovation for their outstanding performance.
Translations
Translations of the word "troop" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tropa
- grupo
- destacamento
🇮🇳 दस्ता
- सैनिक दल
- समूह
🇩🇪 Truppe
- Schar
- Einheit
🇮🇩 pasukan
- kelompok
- detasemen
🇺🇦 загін
- війська
- група
🇵🇱 oddział
- wojsko
- grupa
🇯🇵 部隊 (ぶたい)
- 軍隊 (ぐんたい)
- 一団 (いちだん)
🇫🇷 troupe
- groupe
- détachement
🇪🇸 tropa
- grupo
- destacamento
🇹🇷 birlik
- grup
- müfreze
🇰🇷 부대 (budae)
- 군대 (gundae)
- 무리 (muri)
🇸🇦 فرقة
- مجموعة
- كتيبة
🇨🇿 jednotka
- skupina
- oddíl
🇸🇰 jednotka
- skupina
- oddiel
🇨🇳 部队 (bùduì)
- 群 (qún)
- 分遣队 (fēnqiānduì)
🇸🇮 enota
- skupina
- oddelek
🇮🇸 herlið
- hópur
- sveit
🇰🇿 бөлім
- топ
- жасақ
🇬🇪 ჯგუფი (jgufi)
- რაზმი (razmi)
- ჯგუფი (jgufi)
🇦🇿 dəstə
- qrup
- dəstək
🇲🇽 tropa
- grupo
- destacamento
Word origin
The word 'troop' originated from the French word 'troupe', which means a group or company. It was first used in the late 16th century to refer to a group of soldiers. Over time, the term expanded to include other organized groups, such as scouts and performers. 'Troop' has been a common term in military and scouting contexts, reflecting the importance of teamwork and cooperation within a group.
See also: paratrooper, paratroopers, trooper, troops.