storm trooper

storm trooper

n.1. a. A member of the Nazi militia noted for brutality and violence.b. One who resembles or behaves like a member of the Nazi militia.2. A member of a force of shock troops.

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[From storm troops, translation of German Sturmtruppen : Sturm(abteilung), Storm (Division) + Truppen, troops.]

storm trooper

n 1. (Historical Terms) a member of the Nazi SA 2. (Military) a member of a force of shock troops

storm′ troop`er

n. a member of a Nazi militia organized about 1923, notorious for its violence and terrorism.

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storm trooper - a member of the Nazi SA German Nazi, Nazi - a German member of Adolf Hitler's political party