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troop unit
[/truːp ˈjuːnɪt/]
noun
pl: troop units
unidade de tropas
1.
A military formation or organization of soldiers serving together under a unified command structure
The troop unit was deployed to the conflict zone.
A unidade de tropas foi implantada na zona de conflito.
2.
A specific group of military personnel organized for operational purposes
Each troop unit is responsible for maintaining discipline and readiness.
Cada unidade de tropas é responsável pela manutenção da disciplina e prontidão.
Synonyms
military unit
armed unit
combat unit
contingent
battalion
company
Antonyms
civilian group
non-military organization
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
unidade de tropas
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese military contexts
Portugal
unidade militar
Portuguese preference for 'unidade militar' in formal military discourse
General Brazilian
pelotão
used for smaller unit formations (platoon-level)
General Brazilian
destacamento
used for detachment or special operations units
Related Idioms & Phrases
deploy a troop unit
command a troop unit
reorganize troop units
mobilize troop units
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