TROOPS

[plural] [noun] - soldiers on duty in a large groupThe general is credited with preventing airborne troops being used to support the coup.Traditionally, United Nations troops have been deployed only in a peace-keeping role.Experts believe the air war might be over within days, paving the way for an early attack by ground troops (= soldiers who fight on land).If the violence gets any worse they'll have to send in the troops.In 1988, about 220 000 American troops were stationed in Western Europe.All troops will be withdrawn by the end of the year.