troops
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- 1 troops、forces、armed force、armed group
This word refers to an organized armed or security force, such as troops, forces, or an armed group. It focuses on the group as a source of operational power, not on individual soldiers.
troops、forces、armed force、armed group
An organized military, security, or armed political group that acts as a force in operations, security, or conflict.
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กองกำลังทหาร kɔɔŋ kamlaŋ thahǎan military troops กองกำลังทหาร details
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กองกำลังติดอาวุธ kɔɔŋ kamlaŋ tìt aawút an armed group กองกำลังติดอาวุธ details
Learning notes
Explanation
กองกำลัง combines กอง, meaning a group or unit, with กำลัง, meaning power or force. The core idea is an organized group that operates as a force. It can refer not only to official military troops, but also to security forces, foreign forces, resistance forces, or armed groups. It is more common in news, politics, military, and security contexts than in everyday conversation.
Usage
You will often see this word in news reports, international affairs, military operations, border security, civil conflict, protests, and clashes. It fits contexts such as sending troops, an armed group attacking, or two forces clashing.
Caution
กำลัง by itself has other meanings such as power or an ongoing action marker. It is best to learn กองกำลัง as one unit meaning forces or troops. Also, it is too strong for an ordinary team or casual group.
Differences from similar words
1 troops synonyms
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กลุ่ม is a general word for a group. กองกำลัง specifically suggests an organized force with military, security, or operational power.
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กองทัพ usually refers to an official army or armed forces of a state. กองกำลัง is broader and can refer to troops, security forces, or non-state armed groups.
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ทหาร means soldiers or military personnel. กองกำลัง refers to an organized force or unit, not individual soldiers.