troika
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8.7
- noun
- /ˈtrɔɪkə/
- Literature
- The Greeks need more time to save their budget, awaiting the report of the Troika in early October.
Examples
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If Greece does not make progress, in a second step, the Troika is likely to stop the program.
Blog text (14) -
Russia's political landscape is often influenced by a powerful troika of influential figures.
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"However, no proposals have been received from the troika along the lines reported in the media at this point."
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Vietnam is run by a troika of the president, the prime minister, and the general secretary of the VCP.
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"The Greek crisis is mostly a European issue - two-thirds of the troika are actually EU bodies."
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Although this austerity package seems devastating, it is not enough for the Troika representatives.
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Ongoing open policy disputes among the Troika members (ECB, EU, and IMF).
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The troika made important decisions about the country's future during the crisis.
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In the meeting, the troika of leaders discussed strategies to improve the economy.
Synonyms
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2.7
A group of three people who perform together, like musicians
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6.1
A group of three people or things seen together
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5.4
A group of three people who act together
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9.3
A group of three people who share power
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9.9
A group of three things joined and treated as one thing
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word troika comes from the Russian root troi- meaning 'three', and because it named a set of three horses it later came to mean any group of three people working together, like a leadership trio. That's why a troika can mean three people who share power or run something together.