corps
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Noun — A large military unit made up of two or more divisions.
How to use corps
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From French corps, "body," from Latin corpus. A doublet of "corpse" and "corpus" — all three trace to the same Latin word.
Full origin of corps →Frequently asked questions
What does “corps” mean?
The word “corps” means a large military unit made up of two or more divisions. In plain terms, a large organized group, especially in the military, or any team united by a common role.
How do you use “corps” in a sentence?
Here is “corps” used in a sentence: “The corps advanced under cover of darkness.”
What part of speech is “corps”?
“Corps” is a noun.
Where does the word “corps” come from?
The word “corps” comes from Latin. From French corps, "body," from Latin corpus. A doublet of "corpse" and "corpus" — all three trace to the same Latin word.
Is “corps” a common word?
“Corps” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “corps” have?
“Corps” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large military unit made up of two or more divisions.
What is the difference between "corps" and "corpse"?
A corps is a large military unit or an organized group of people, while a corpse is a dead body. The two are unrelated in meaning despite their similar spelling, and "corps" ends in a silent "ps" whereas "corpse" sounds out its ending clearly.
What is the difference between "corps" and "core"?
Corps and core sound alike but mean different things: a corps is an organized body of people, such as the Marine Corps or the press corps, while a core is the central or most important part of something, like the core of an apple. They should not be confused in writing.
How do you form the plural of "corps"?
The plural of "corps" is also spelled "corps"; the word does not change form for singular or plural. Surrounding words show the number, as in "one corps" versus "two corps."
What are common phrases that use "corps"?
Common collocations include "Marine Corps," "press corps," "diplomatic corps," "army corps," and "corps de ballet." In each, "corps" names a group organized for a shared purpose.