troika

• Существительное русского происхождения, обозначающее тройку, например, повозку, запряжённую тремя лошадьми, число три или группу из трёх человек, обладающих властью.

A noun of Russian origin referring to a set of three, such as a carriage drawn by three horses abreast, the number three, or a group of three people in authority.

1. Russian carriageB2formal

   A traditional Russian vehicle or sleigh drawn by three horses harnessed side by side.

   Тройка

   • The troika raced across the snowy landscape.
   • They rode in a decorated troika during the festival.
   • The sound of the troika's bells echoed through the forest.

2. Number threeB2formal

   The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one; a group of three.

   Тройка

   • The troika of friends always traveled together.
   • In some contexts, troika simply means a set of three.
   • The committee was formed as a troika of experts.

   Synonymsthreesometriadtrinitytriotriple

3. TriumvirateC1formal

   A group of three people in power or authority, especially in a political context.

   Тройка

   • The country was ruled by a troika of leaders.
   • The troika made all major decisions for the organization.
   • A modern troika emerged to guide the economic reforms.

   Synonymstriadtriotriumvirate