trooper

/ˈtrupər/
noun
  1. A soldier in a cavalry or armored unit, or a member of a state police force (especially in the US).
    • A state trooper stopped the car for speeding on the highway.
    • The trooper rode his horse at the front of the parade.
    • The young trooper trained hard to join the armored division.
  2. A person who shows determination and endurance, especially in difficult circumstances.
    • The hiker kept going despite the rain; she's a true trooper.
    • Even after losing the game, she was a real trooper and congratulated the winners.
    • He worked all night to finish the project—what a trooper!
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