CORPS


Meaning of CORPS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kɔ:(r) ]

( corps)

1.

A corps is a part of the army which has special duties.

...the Army Medical Corps.

...the Russian Officer Corps.

N-COUNT ; N-IN-NAMES

2.

The Corps is the United States Marine Corps. ( AM )

...seventy-five men, all combat veterans, all members of The Corps’ most exclusive unit.

N-COUNT : the N

3.

A corps is a small group of people who do a special job.

...the diplomatic corps.

...the foreign press corps.

N-COUNT : supp N

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