corpus
UK: ˈkɔː.pəs | US: ˈkɔːr.pəs
n. a collection of written or spoken texts, especially for linguistic analysis
n. (anatomy) the main part of an organ or structure
n. (law) a body or collection of laws
The word "corpus" comes directly from Latin, where it means "body." It retains its original spelling and meaning in English, often referring to a physical body, a collection of texts (as in a "text corpus"), or a body of laws. The Latin root is also the source of related English words like "corpse," "corporation," and "incorporate," all of which revolve around the concept of a physical or metaphorical "body."
The linguist analyzed a large corpus of medieval manuscripts.
The corpus callosum connects the two hemispheres of the brain.
The legal corpus of ancient Rome influenced modern law.
Researchers compiled a corpus of spoken language samples.
The corpus of Shakespeare's works is studied worldwide.