ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Corps

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Corps is a noun meaning (military) A battlefield formation composed of two or more divisions.

Meaning

(military) A battlefield formation composed of two or more divisions.

More Meanings

  1. An organized group of people united by a common purpose.
  2. A corps de ballet.
  3. plural of corp
  4. Obsolete spelling of corpse.

Example Sentences

diplomatic corps
White House press corps
Did I poſſeſs the power of reſuſcitation, I would reanimate thy lifeleſs corps, and cheriſh thee in the warmeſt corner of thy favourite dwelling-place.
How to keep the corps ſeven dayes from corruption by anointing and waſhing, without exenteration, were an hazardable peece of art, in our choiſeſt practiſe.

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Related dictionary entries include corporation, battalion, regiment, forces, squad, army.

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