Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ground-troops

Noun

/ɡraʊnd truːps/

Definition

Military forces that engage in combat on land.

Examples

During the conflict, the ground-troops were deployed to secure the region.
The general emphasized the importance of ground-troops in capturing the enemy stronghold.

Meaning

Ground-troops are soldiers who fight on the ground as opposed to those who fight in the air or at sea. They are typically responsible for occupying and securing territory, engaging enemy forces directly, and carrying out operations in various terrains.