troika

troi·ka

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Definitions of troika word

noun troika a Russian carriage, wagon, or sleigh drawn by a team of three horses abreast. 1
noun troika a team of three horses driven abreast. 1
noun troika any group of three persons, nations, etc., acting equally in unison to exert influence, control, or the like. 1
noun troika trio sharing authority 1
noun troika horse-drawn carriage 1
noun troika group of three 1

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45; < Russian tróĭka threesome, troika, derivative of tróe three (collective), akin to tri three

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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