corps (EN)

noun

noun “corps”

1. (military) a large military unit consisting of two or more divisions
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   During the war, the general led his corps of 40,000 soldiers through difficult terrain to reach the enemy lines.
2. a group of people working together in a specific activity
   The press corps waited outside the courtroom for hours, hoping to interview the lawyers.
3. (ballet) the dancers in a ballet company who perform as a group
   In the ballet's final act, the corps moved in perfect unison behind the lead dancers, creating a stunning visual display.