corps

Corps is defined as a special branch of the military or a group of combat forces consisting of two or more divisions and assisting troops.

(noun)

The definition of a corps is a group of people working together or under the same organization to achieve a common goal or goals.

(noun)

Examples of a corps are the diplomatic corps or the press corp in Washington D.C.
An example of a corps is Learn and Serve America.

See corps in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. corps

a body of people associated in some work, organization, etc. under common direction: a diplomatic corps
Mil.
1. a branch of the armed forces having some specialized function: the Signal Corps, the Marine Corps
2. a tactical subdivision of an army, normally composed of two or more divisions, plus auxiliary service troops

Origin: ME < OFr corps, cors, body < L corpus, body: see corpus

See corps in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin corpus, body; see k^wrep- in Indo-European roots

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