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government troops
A military unit that is under the authority of a country's official government and fights for it, especially in a civil war or internal conflict. It is usually used in the plural.
Die Regierungstruppen haben die Kontrolle über die Hauptstadt zurückgewonnen.
The government troops have regained control of the capital.
The word is made up of three parts: 'Regierung' (government), the linking -s, and 'Truppe' (troop/unit). So it literally describes a troop that belongs to a government.
Die Regierungstruppen sicherten die Grenzen des Landes.
The government troops secured the country's borders.
Although there is a singular form, the word is used almost exclusively in the plural 'Regierungstruppen' (government troops). This refers to the entirety of the government's military forces.
Berichten zufolge rücken die Regierungstruppen weiter vor.
According to reports, the government troops are continuing to advance.
This term is used mainly in reporting on political conflicts, civil wars, or uprisings. It describes one of the parties to the conflict.
Die Kämpfe zwischen den Rebellen und den Regierungstruppen dauern an.
The fighting between the rebels and the government troops continues.
