corps

corps · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A military unit consisting of two or more divisions.

  2. 2.

    A group of people engaged in a particular activity.

Forms

plural: corps

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    esprit de corps — a sense of unity and pride within a group
  • •
    press corps — journalists assigned to cover a specific subject
  • •
    diplomatic corps — all diplomats stationed in a country

Related words

See also: corpse, military, unit
Synonyms: body, division, force, unit

Etymology

From French corps meaning "body," from Latin corpus. The silent 'p' and 's' reflect French pronunciation.