corps

[Corps]

A corps is an army unit consisting of at least two divisions. This word can also refer to other groups of people, like a press corps, which is a gang of journalists trying to get the scoop.

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The human body, whether living or dead. [Obs.] See Corpse, 1.

Noun
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions

Noun
a body of people associated together; "diplomatic corps"

n. sing. & pl.
The human body, whether living or dead.

n. sing. & pl.
A body of men; esp., an organized division of the military establishment; as, the marine corps; the corps of topographical engineers; specifically, an army corps.

n. sing. & pl.
A body or code of laws.

n. sing. & pl.
The land with which a prebend or other ecclesiastical office is endowed.

Corps

Corps (k?r, pl. k?rz), n. sing. & pl. [F., fr. L. corpus body. See Corpse.] 1. The human body, whether living or dead. [Obs.] See Corpse, 1.

By what craft in my corps, it cometh [commences] and where.

2. A body of men; esp., an organized division of the military establishment; as, the marine corps; the corps of topographical engineers; specifically, an army corps.

A corps operating with an army should consist of three divisions of the line, a brigade of artillery, and a regiment of cavalry.

3. A body or code of laws. [Obs.]

The whole corps of the law.

4. (Eccl.) The land with which a prebend or other ecclesiastical office is endowed. [Obs.]

The prebendaries over and above their reserved rents have a corps.

Army corps, ∨ (French) Corps d'arm'82e (kr` dr`m"), a body containing two or more divisions of a large army, organized as a complete army in itself. -- Corps de logis (kr" de l`zh") [F., body of the house], the principal mass of a building, considered apart from its wings. -- Corps diplomatique (kr d`pl`m-tk") [F., diplomatic body], the body of ministers or envoys accredited to a government.

The human body, whether living or dead. [Obs.] See Corpse, 1.

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Usage Examples

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Peace Corps as it reached its 45th anniversary on March 1, 2006.

So the Marine Corps really did teach me to conquer fear, and then to go for higher causes, higher purposes.

I am proud to represent these men and women who empower people in developing nations and promote the Peace Corps mission of peace and friendship. These volunteers are making major strides to improve the lives of people and communities around the world.

The Marine Corps is the Navy's police force and as long as I am President that is what it will remain. They have a propaganda machine that is almost equal to Stalin's.

My four years in the Marine Corps left me with an indelible understanding of the value of leadership skills.

The Peace Corps is a sort of Howard Johnson's on the main drag into maturity.

When I was in the Peace Corps I never made a phone call. I was in Central Africa I didn't make a phone call for two years. I was in Uganda for another four years and I didn't make a phone call. So for six years I didn't make a phone call, but I wrote letters, I wrote short stories, I wrote books.

Any idealist who tries to join the Peace Corps must realize he is not going to change the world overnight.

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Other Usage Examples

The Peace Corps is guilty of enthusiasm and a crusading spirit. But we're not apologetic about it.

The Peace Corps would give thousands of young Americans a chance to see at first hand the conditions in remote areas of the world.

I want to warn anyone who sees the Peace Corps as an alternative to the draft that life may well be easier at Fort Dix or at apost in Germany than it will be with us.

For a long time, I really struggled with the idea of being an actor because I really felt that I should be in the Peace Corps.

I wish the Peace Corps and its volunteers continued success and perseverance. We are grateful for their contributions to society and dedication to providing assistance where it is needed. May the Peace Corps continue its legacy of service, both at home and abroad.

The Peace Corps is an outstanding organization that promotes peace through helping countless individuals who want to help build a better life for the community in which they serve.

In addition to serving overseas, the Peace Corps' Crisis Corps Volunteers have helped their fellow Americans.

We also very importantly recommend continued growth in the Army and the Marine Corps end strength.

My job is to be a spokesman - the spokesman, I suppose - for the President, for the White House, to do the daily briefings, to manage the press corps in terms of travel, day-to-day needs, access, interviews, all those issues.