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troy Synonyms
Another word for troy
Choosing another word for troy depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An ancient city in northwestern Anatolia (in modern-day Turkey near the Dardanelles), celebrated in Homer's Iliad as the site of the legendary Trojan War.
Strongest
ilium
ilion
• noun (Context 2)
A system of weights used primarily for precious metals and gemstones, in which one pound equals twelve ounces (373.24 grams) and one ounce equals 480 grains (31.10 grams).
Usage Example
"Bullion dealers always calculate the value of silver and platinum using troy weight rather than standard avoirdupois weight."
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troy weight
Opposites of troy
The opposite of troy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
avoirdupois
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Troy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/troy