troika
/'trɔikə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A modern Russian triumvirate: A group of three people, especially in a political or administrative context, sharing authority or power.
- The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one: The number three.
- A Russian carriage pulled by three horses abreast: A traditional Russian vehicle drawn by a team of three horses harnessed side-by-side.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Group of Three):
- The company was run by a powerful troika of executives.
- A troika of nations negotiated the new trade agreement.
- Noun (The Number Three):
- In the final tally, they received a troika of votes. (This usage is rare and often stylistic.)
- Noun (Carriage):
- The tsar traveled through the snow in a magnificent troika.
- Traditional troikas are a famous symbol of Russian culture.
Advanced Usage
- "to drive/ride a troika": To operate or travel in a three-horse carriage.
- They dreamed of driving a troika across the Siberian plains.
- Used metaphorically to describe any powerful trio or triad.
- The film was directed by a creative troika of visionary filmmakers.
Variants and Related Words
- Triumvirate (n): A political group of three people, especially in ancient Rome. (A close synonym for the "group" meaning).
- Trio (n): A group of three people or things, especially musicians. (A more general synonym).
- Troika is itself a loanword from Russian (тройка).
Synonyms
- Triumvirate: A group of three men holding power.
- Trio: A set or group of three.
- Threesome: A group of three people.
- Triad: A group of three, often connected things.
Related Phrases/Idioms
- "A troika of...": A common phrase to introduce a set of three connected elements.
- The project's success relied on a troika of factors: funding, talent, and timing.
Noun
- a modern Russian triumvirate
- the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
- a Russian carriage pulled by three horses abreast