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troupe

UK/tɹuːp/ US/ˈtrup/ fairly common

noun

1.

organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)

  • “the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel”
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Origin

Attested 1825; Unadapted borrowing from French troupe, which see for more. Doublet of troop, and possibly also of thorp and dorp.

Phrases

  • ballet troupe

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