Definition of Trooper
Trooper
troop·er
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
(American) a police officer of the state, or a police officer who is mounted on a horse;
e.g. A trooper was stationed at each point of entry to the event.
(noun)
a soldier in a unit of the armed forces, especially of a cavalry unit who thus rides a horse;
e.g. Each trooper was given instructions on what to do if they were separated from the unit.
(noun)
(informal) a person who is reliable because they carry on and deal with problems or difficulties without complaining;
e.g. She was a trooper to stay with us even though she wasn't having fun at all.
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