paratrooper

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Pronunciation

/ˈpæɹətɹuːpə/

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/ˈpæɹətɹuːpə/ · /ˈpæɹətɹupəɹ/ (US) · /ˈpɛɹətɹupəɹ/ · /ˈpaɹətɹʉpəɹ/

Definition of paratrooper

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noun

A type of soldier who is trained to enter combat zones by parachuting from aircraft.

“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.”

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Blend of parachute + trooper.

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