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corps

corps /ˈkoɚ/ noun
plural corps /ˈkoɚz/
corps
/ˈkoɚ/
noun
plural corps /ˈkoɚz/
Britannica Dictionary definition of CORPS
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1 
a  : an organized part of the military — used in proper names
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b  : a large military group consisting of two or more divisions
2 
: a group of people who are involved in some activity
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— see also diplomatic corps, peace corps, press corps