Noun
/kɔːr/ (American English) or /kɔː/ (British English)
The word "corps" refers to a body of troops or a subdivision of an armed force, typically organized for a specific purpose. "Corps" can also refer to a group of people having a common purpose, often used in the context of professions such as journalism or medicine.
"Corps" is relatively specific and commonly used in military contexts as well as in institutional or organizational references. It is often used more in written contexts, particularly in formal writing or specialized language related to the military or professional fields.
(Корпус морской пехоты известен своей строгой подготовкой и дисциплиной.)
The nonprofit organization formed a corps of volunteers to aid in disaster relief efforts.
(Некоммерческая организация образовала корпус волонтеров для помощи в ликвидации последствий бедствий.)
He has been assigned to the medical corps to provide essential care in the field.
"Corps" is primarily used in specific phrases rather than idiomatic expressions. However, it can appear in a few notable contexts that highlight its importance:
(Мирный корпус — это организация, которая отправляет волонтеров для помощи в развивающихся странах.)
Cadet Corps - A group of students enrolled in a military training program.
(Кадетский корпус — это группа студентов, обучающихся в военной подготовке.)
Honorary Corps - A group of individuals recognized for their contributions in a particular field.
(Почетный корпус — это группа людей, отмеченных за их вклад в определенной сфере.)
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Special Operations Corps - A team within the DEA tasked with high-risk operations.
The word "corps" comes from the French word "corps," meaning "body," derived from the Latin "corpus," which also means "body." The usage of the term in military contexts dates back to the 18th century, when it began to refer to organized bodies of troops.