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trooper
noun troop·er \ˈtrü-pər\
: a low-ranking soldier
: a state police officer
Full Definition of TROOPER
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a : a mounted police officer b : a state police officer
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: trouper 2
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First Known Use of TROOPER
1640
Related to TROOPER
- Synonyms
- dogface, fighter, legionary, legionnaire, man-at-arms, regular, serviceman, soldier, warrior
- Antonyms
- civilian
TROOPERS Defined for Kids
trooper
noun troop·er \ˈtrü-pər\
Definition of TROOPER for Kids
1
: a soldier in a cavalry unit
2
: a state police officer
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