Synonyms & related words for troop

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of troop — including platoon, battalion, squadron, army, soldiers, brigade. 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 troop

Explore words related to troop — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include paratroop, infantry, outguard, soldiery, expeditionary, cavalry, infantrymen, regimental. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for troop

Common synonyms for troop include platoon, battalion, squadron, army, soldiers, brigade, corps, regiment — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does troop come from?

The word troop breaks down into one root of Medieval Latin origin: the root troop, from Medieval Latin troppus (“flock, herd”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.