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paratrooper

American  
[par-uh-troo-per] / ˈpær əˌtru pər /

noun

  1. a member of a military infantry unit trained to attack or land in combat areas by parachuting from airplanes.

Etymology

Origin of paratrooper

First recorded in 1940–45; para- 3 + trooper

Example Sentences

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The roots of Venezuela’s current system go back to the 14-year rule of former President Hugo Chávez, a former paratrooper elected in 1998 after almost two decades of deepening wealth inequality and stagnant living standards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

In September 2026, the former paratrooper hopes to return to his home city where his mother, who he describes as his number one fan, will be waiting.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

The former paratrooper, whose identity is protected by a court order, was found not guilty earlier this month of two murders and five charges of attempted murder on Bloody Sunday in Londonderry in 1972.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

There are no plans for the soldiers to sing "Happy Birthday, Mr. President," but the Golden Knights, a paratrooper team, will land in front of the reviewing stand and present him with a flag.

From Salon • May 28, 2025

On his military coat were sergeant stripes, paratrooper “jump wings,” and a ranger patch.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge

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