corps

Meanings

• noun

  A large body of soldiers, especially one that forms part of an army.

  - "The corps of soldiers advanced towards the enemy line."
  - "The corps was formed in 1870."

• noun

  A group of individuals with a common interest or occupation.

  - "The corps of firefighters responded to the emergency."
  - "The corps of engineers designed the bridge."

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Synonyms

public limited company

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with corps
corpses , horses

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Variants

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corps , corps de ballet , corps d'elite , esprit de corps , peace corps , sergeant major of the marine corps , sergeant majors of the marine corps , sergeants major of the marine corps , garde du corps , diplomatic corps , press corps , the Marine Corps

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'corpus' meaning body.

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Trivia

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1. The French Foreign Legion is one of the most famous military corps in history.

2. The term 'corps' is also used in medicine to refer to the body as a whole.

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Related Concepts

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1. Battalion: A military unit typically consisting of 300 to 1,000 soldiers and led by a battalion commander.

2. Regiment: A military unit consisting of several battalions and led by a regimental commander.

3. Division: A large military unit consisting of several regiments and led by a divisional commander.

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Culture

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In military contexts, the term 'corps' refers to a large body of soldiers, typically organized under a single command. The concept of a military corps can be traced back to ancient Rome, where legions were divided into smaller units called cohorts. In modern times, corps are often designated by specific types of military units, such as infantry, artillery, or logistics.

How to Memorize "corps"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large group of soldiers in formation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'corps' with the military and large groups of people.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'corps' as 'a large body of soldiers'.

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