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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSupport Troops
/səˈpɔːrt truːps/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Military personnel who provide logistical, medical, or other support to combat troops.
"The support troops ensured that the frontline soldiers had all the necessary supplies." - 2
Non-combat personnel who assist in various capacities within military operations.
"The support troops played a crucial role in maintaining communication during the operation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'support' originates from the Latin 'supportare', meaning 'to carry from below'. 'Troops' comes from the Old French 'troupe', meaning 'a group of soldiers', which evolved in the military context during the 14th century.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Support Troops"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Support Troops" is said worldwide
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troupes de soutien
Transliteration: troop de soutien
"Les troupes de soutien ont aidé à la logistique."
Unterstützungstruppen
Transliteration: Unterstützungstruppen
"Die Unterstützungstruppen waren entscheidend für den Erfolg der Mission."
truppe di supporto
Transliteration: truppe di supporto
"Le truppe di supporto hanno fornito assistenza logistica."
tropas de apoyo
Transliteration: tropas de apoyo
"Las tropas de apoyo fueron fundamentales para la operación."
tropas de apoio
Transliteration: tropas de apoio
"As tropas de apoio garantiram a segurança da missão."
सहायता सैनिक
Transliteration: sahayata sainik
"सहायता सैनिकों ने मोर्चे पर आवश्यक सामग्री प्रदान की।"
支援部队
Transliteration: zhīyuán bùduì
"支援部队在战斗中发挥了重要作用。"
지원 부대
Transliteration: jiwon budae
"지원 부대는 작전의 성공에 기여했습니다."
支援部隊
Transliteration: shien butai
"支援部隊は作戦の成功に重要な役割を果たしました。"
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