Paratrooper
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpæɹətɹuːpə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Paratrooper is a noun meaning A type of soldier who is trained to enter combat zones by parachuting from aircraft.
Meaning
A type of soldier who is trained to enter combat zones by parachuting from aircraft.
Example Sentences
Upon receiving intelligence reports about the massing of enemy paratroopers, General Peng Dehuai posted a defence regiment at Yan'an airfield, and requested that Mao leave Yan'an as soon as possible.
Word Forms
- paratroopers
Synonyms for paratrooper
Depending on context, synonyms include para.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include para, parachute, jumper, parachutist, parachuter, pararescueman.
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