Troika

Pronunciation: /ˈtroɪkə/

Definitions of troika

noun a group of three people working together, especially in an administrative or managerial capacity

Example Sentences

A1 The troika of friends went to the park together.

A2 In Russian culture, a troika refers to a group of three horses pulling a sleigh.

B1 The troika of government leaders met to discuss economic policies.

B2 The troika of experts presented their findings at the conference.

C1 The troika of musicians performed a beautiful symphony at the concert hall.

C2 The troika of negotiators reached a historic agreement that ended the conflict.

Examples of troika in a Sentence

formal The troika of international lenders is set to review the country's economic progress.

informal The troika of friends always stick together no matter what.

slang I heard the troika of cool kids are throwing a party this weekend.

figurative The troika of creativity, passion, and dedication is what drives her success.

Grammatical Forms of troika

• past tense: troikaed
• plural: troikas
• comparative: more troika
• superlative: most troika
• present tense: troikas
• future tense: will troika
• perfect tense: have troikaed
• continuous tense: is troikaing
• singular: troika
• positive degree: troika
• infinitive: to troika
• gerund: troikaing
• participle: troikaed

Origin and Evolution of troika

First Known Use: 1826 year

Language of Origin: Russian

Story behind the word: The word 'troika' originated from Russian, specifically from the word 'troika' meaning 'a group of three'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a team of three horses harnessed together in Russia, the term 'troika' has evolved to also represent a group of three people or things working together towards a common goal.