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corporal

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkɔrpɚəl/ · UK /ˈkɔːpərəl/

corporal means: Relating to the body, especially physical punishment.

adjective

OF THE BODYC1

Relating to the body, especially physical punishment.

  • The school banned corporal punishment.
  • The report describes the prisoner’s corporal suffering.
  • They discussed whether corporal punishment should ever be allowed.

Similar words: bodily, physical

Opposites: mental

Common phrases: corporal punishment, corporal suffering, corporal needs

noun

ARMY RANKB2

A soldier with a rank usually above private and below sergeant.

  • The corporal gave an order.
  • She was promoted to corporal last year.
  • Two corporals led the soldiers back to camp.

Common phrases: army corporal, promote to corporal, corporal in something

Questions about corporal

What does corporal mean?

Relating to the body, especially physical punishment.

What is corporal in other languages?

Türkçe: bedensel · Español: corporal · Français: corporel · Deutsch: körperlich · Italiano: corporale · 日本語: 身体の

How do you pronounce corporal?

In American English /ˈkɔrpɚəl/; in British English /ˈkɔːpərəl/.

How do you use corporal in a sentence?

The school banned corporal punishment. The report describes the prisoner’s corporal suffering.

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