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- [par-uh-troop]
- /ˈpær əˌtrup/
- /ˈpæ.rə.truːps/
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- [par-uh-troop]
- /ˈpær əˌtrup/
Definitions of paratroops word
- adjective paratroops of or relating to a paratrooper or a parachute unit: paratroop boots. 1
- abbreviation PARATROOPS paratrooper. 1
- noun plural paratroops Paratroops are soldiers who are trained to be dropped by parachute into battle or into enemy territory. 0
- noun plural paratroops troops trained and equipped to be dropped by parachute into a battle area 0
- noun plural paratroops troops trained and equipped to parachute into a combat area 0
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Origin of paratroops
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1935-40; back formation from paratrooper
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Parts of speech for Paratroops
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
paratroops popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
paratroops usage trend in Literature
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