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paratroop

/ˈpærətruːp/ noun · British & US
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What does paratroop mean?

noun

A soldier who jumps from an aircraft in a parachute, especially during military operations. A person who parachutes as a sport or for recreation.

Example

"The paratroop unit was deployed behind enemy lines to gather intelligence."

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