Meaning of the word troops in English

What does troops mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

troops

US /trups/

soldiers or armed forces.

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UN peacekeeping troops

Synonym:

soldiers armed forces men the services the army soldiery

a group of soldiers, especially a cavalry unit commanded by a captain, or an airborne unit.

(of a group of people) come or go together or in large numbers.

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the girls trooped in for dinner

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