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Definition of paratroops

paratroops

/ˈpær.əˌtruːps/
par · a · troops
Plural:paratroops
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paratroops Lexical Profile

paratroops Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Military personnel or units trained and equipped to be deployed from aircraft by parachute.

Example

"The historical documentary examined how paratroops were deployed ahead of the main amphibious landing."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

'Paratroops' is almost always used in the plural to refer to an airborne military unit or its collective personnel; when referring to a single soldier, 'paratrooper' is the standard term.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1940 during World War II as a blend of 'parachute' and 'troops'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Paratroops. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/paratroops
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