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Troop Definition: Soldier Group & Performer Group (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：group of soldiers (troop)

troop 🔊

/truːp/

A group of soldiers organized to work and move together.

Troop of soldiers marching in formation across field

group of soldiers 🔊

➕

/ɡruːp əv ˈsoʊldʒərz/

A body of soldiers organized for military action, often a subdivision of a larger unit.

📁 Category：Warfare & Battle 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old French 'troupe', from Latin 'troppus' meaning a flock or group.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a 'troop' of soldiers marching in a single file like a 'tube'—long and organized.

📖 Example

After the training exercise, the weary troop of soldiers marched back to their camp. 🔊 After the training exercise, the tired group of soldiers marched back to their camp.

🔗 Collocations

lead a troop – to command a group of soldiers

troop movement – the shifting of military units from one place to another

cavalry troop – a unit of soldiers on horseback

🔄 Synonyms

squad (n.) – A small group of soldiers, especially one under a sergeant.

unit (n.) – A military force that is part of a larger organization.

contingent (n.) – A group of people sharing a common feature, especially soldiers from the same region.

🚫 Antonyms

individual (n.) – A single person, not part of a group.

solitary (adj.) – Alone, without others.

🌱 Derivatives

trooper (n.) – A soldier in a troop, especially a cavalry soldier.

troopship (n.) – A ship used for transporting soldiers.

📖 Cultural Story

The word 'troop' entered English in the 16th century from French 'troupe', originally referring to a company of soldiers. It is related to 'troupe' used for theatrical groups.

Meaning 2：group of performers (troop)

troop 🔊

/truːp/

A group of performers, such as actors in a theater or dancers in a parade.

Troop of performers dancing on stage in costumes

group of performers 🔊

➕

/ɡruːp əv pərˈfɔːrmərz/

A group of actors, dancers, or other entertainers who perform together, often touring.

📁 Category：Culture & History 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

A local dance troop performed a colorful traditional routine during the city parade. 🔊 A local dance group performed a colorful traditional routine during the city parade.

🔗 Collocations

dance troop – a group of dancers who perform together

theater troop – a company of actors producing plays

circus troop – a group of performers in a circus

🔄 Synonyms

troupe (n.) – A group of actors, singers, or dancers who work together.

ensemble (n.) – A group of performers who act, dance, or sing together.

company (n.) – A group of performers, especially a theatrical one.

🚫 Antonyms

soloist (n.) – A performer who performs alone.

individual (n.) – A single performer, not part of a group.

🌱 Derivatives

trooper (n.) – A member of a performance troupe.