corps
UK: kɔː | US: kɔːr
n. a military unit
n. a group of people engaged in a shared activity
n. (historical) a body of troops
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The word "corps" originates from the Latin "corpus," meaning "body." It entered English via Old French "cors," retaining the idea of a collective body—whether military or organizational. The silent "p" and "s" reflect its French spelling, distinguishing it from the singular "corpse" (another derivative of "corpus"). The term evolved to emphasize structured groups, especially in military contexts (e.g., "Marine Corps").
She joined the Peace Corps after graduation.
The press corps waited outside the embassy.
Napoleon’s corps marched across Europe.
The diplomatic corps attended the summit.
The medical corps provided aid during the crisis.