Synonyms & related words for paratroop

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of paratroop. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to paratroop

Explore words related to paratroop — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include paratroopers, parachutist, parachuter, infantry, infantrymen, jumpmaster, tirailleur, infantryman. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does paratroop come from?

The word paratroop breaks down into 2 roots of French and Latin origin: para-, from French parachute (“parachute (from parare, guard against)”); and troop, from Latin troppus (“body of soldiers, flock”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.