troop- root words — words with the troop- root

The root troop- comes from Latin troppus, meaning troop, flock. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including troop, paratrooper, paratroopers, troupe, paratroop. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the troop- root

Explore words with troop- — words containing the troop- root and sharing its sense of "troop, flock". Examples include troop, paratrooper, paratroopers, troupe, paratroop. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does troop- mean?

The troop- root means troop, flock, from Latin troppus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.