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Antonyms for troops

Grammar : Noun
Spell : troop
Phonetic Transcription : trup


Definition of troops

Origin :
  • 1540s, "body of soldiers," from Middle French troupe, from Old French trope "band of people, company, troop" (13c.), probably from Frankish *throp "assembly, gathering of people" (cf. Old English ðorp, Old Norse thorp "village," see thorp). OED derives the French word from Latin troppus "flock," which is of unknown origin but may be from the Germanic source.
  • noun military
Example sentences :
  • In January, 1876, the Herzegovinians gained a victory over the Turkish troops.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • The troops moved in as good line as troops could move, at open files.
  • Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James
  • He determined on the latter, and put his four troops of cavalry in motion.
  • Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James
  • When Nicias had concluded his stirring appeal, the embarkation of the troops began.
  • Extract from : « Stories from Thucydides » by H. L. Havell
  • So far so good; but how were the troops to get across the river?
  • Extract from : « Ridgeway » by Scian Dubh
  • They gathered accordingly, to oppose the advance of the troops.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • They are astounded that the troops do not take it in good part.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • The troops reached their respective camps at about 11 o'clock.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • But the troops were now deployed and able to bring their numbers to bear.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • It was now possible for troops to advance along the causeway.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill

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