Troops: meaning, definitions and examples

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troops

 

[ truหps ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military

A group of soldiers, especially one that is part of an army.

Synonyms

forces, military personnel, soldiers

Examples of usage

  • The troops were deployed to the border for security purposes.
  • The commander led the troops into battle.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A large group of people or things.

Synonyms

band, group, team

Examples of usage

  • A troop of actors performed on stage.
  • A troop of monkeys was swinging from tree to tree.

Translations

Translations of the word "troops" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tropas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅˆเคจเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Truppen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pasukan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะนััŒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wojska

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ตๅฃซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท troupes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tropas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท askerler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฐ๋Œ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู‚ูˆุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vojรกci

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vojsko

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ƒจ้˜Ÿ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤete

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hermenn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ัะบะตั€ะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qoลŸunlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tropas

Etymology

The word 'troops' originated from the Middle French word 'trouppe', which referred to a company or troop of performers. Over time, its usage expanded to include military forces. The term has been commonly used in military contexts since the 16th century.

See also: paratrooper, paratroopers, troop, trooper.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,738, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.