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corps

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kɔːr/ · UK /kɔː/

corps means: An organized group of people who share a job or purpose.

noun

ORGANIZED GROUPC1

An organized group of people who share a job or purpose.

  • She joined the volunteer corps.
  • The diplomatic corps attended the ceremony.
  • Members of the press corps waited outside.

Similar words: body, group

Common phrases: diplomatic corps, press corps, volunteer corps

ARMY FORMATIONC1

A large army group made up of two or more divisions.

  • The corps moved north.
  • He commanded an army corps during the war.
  • Two corps defended the city.

Common phrases: army corps, infantry corps

Questions about corps

What does corps mean?

An organized group of people who share a job or purpose.

What is corps in other languages?

Türkçe: teşkilat · Español: cuerpo · Français: corps · Deutsch: Korps · Italiano: corpo · 日本語: 団

How do you pronounce corps?

In American English /kɔːr/; in British English /kɔː/.

How do you use corps in a sentence?

She joined the volunteer corps. The diplomatic corps attended the ceremony.

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