First Known Use: 1707
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corps
noun \ˈkȯr\
: an organized part of the military
: a large military group consisting of two or more divisions
: a group of people who are involved in some activity
plural corps \ˈkȯrz\
Full Definition of CORPS
1
a : an organized subdivision of the military establishment <Marine Corps> <Signal Corps> b : a tactical unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and auxiliary arms and services
2
: a group of persons associated together or acting under common direction; especially : a body of persons having a common activity or occupation <the press corps>
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Origin of CORPS
French, from Old French cors, from Latin corpus body
Related to CORPS
- Synonyms
- brotherhood, community, fellowship, fraternity, sodality, vocation
CORPS Defined for Kids
corps
noun \ˈkȯr\
plural corps \ˈkȯrz\
Definition of CORPS for Kids
1
: an organized branch of a country's military forces <Marine Corps>
2
: a group of persons acting under one authority <diplomatic corps>
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