corps
Definitions
A large organized military unit
军，兵团（大型军事单位）
An organized group of people with a shared activity or purpose
（有共同活动或目的的）团体，队
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom Latin corpus (body), via French — the figurative 'body of people.' A corps is a single organized group acting as one body: an army corps, the diplomatic corps, the press corps. The French route left the ps silent: /kɔː/.
Root corp still carries 11 more wordsUsage Guide
Pronunciation: singular corps = /kɔː/ (sounds like 'core'); plural corps = /kɔːz/ — both spelled 'corps,' the ps stays silent. Never say /kɔːps/ — that's corpse (a dead body). Common fixed names: Marine Corps, Peace Corps, press corps, diplomatic corps.
Example Sentences
- 1.
She served in the Marine Corps for eight years.
- 2.
The diplomatic corps attended the state dinner.
- 3.
He joined the Peace Corps after graduating.
Easily Confused
corps vs corpse — same origin, opposite vibe. corps /kɔː/ (ps silent) = a living, organized group. corpse /kɔːps/ (ps loud) = a dead body. The silent French spelling = the group; the spoken ps = the dead one.