corps
noun pl. corps
- a body of people associated in some work, organization, etc. under common direction: a diplomatic corps
- Mil.
- a branch of the armed forces having some specialized function: the Signal Corps, the Marine Corps
- a tactical subdivision of an army, normally composed of two or more divisions, plus auxiliary service troops
See corps in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(kôr, kōr)
noun pl. corps corps (kôrz, kōrz) a. A separate branch or department of the armed forces having a specialized function.
b. A tactical unit of ground combat forces between a division and an army commanded by a lieutenant general and composed of two or more divisions and auxiliary service troops.
- A body of persons acting together or associated under common direction: the press corps. See Synonyms at band2.
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