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- [par-uh-troo-per]
- /ˈpær əˌtru pər/
- /ˈpær.ə.truːps/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [par-uh-troo-per]
- /ˈpær əˌtru pər/
Definitions of paratrooper word
- noun paratrooper a member of a military infantry unit trained to attack or land in combat areas by parachuting from airplanes. 1
- noun paratrooper parachute soldier 1
- countable noun paratrooper Paratroopers are soldiers who are trained to be dropped by parachute into battle or into enemy territory. 0
- noun paratrooper a member of the paratroops 0
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Origin of paratrooper
First appearance:
before 1940 One of the 7% newest English words
First recorded in 1940-45; para-3 + trooper
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Parts of speech for Paratrooper
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paratrooper popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
paratrooper usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for paratrooper
noun paratrooper
- commando — A commando is a group of soldiers who have been specially trained to carry out surprise attacks.
- draftee — a person who is drafted into military service. Compare enlistee (def 1).
- green beret — a member of the U.S. Army Special Forces.
- marines — of or relating to the sea; existing in or produced by the sea: marine vegetation.
- musketeer — a soldier armed with a musket.
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