army corps
Definition
Noun: - A large, permanent military formation within an army, typically composed of two or more divisions and additional supporting units. It is a high-level operational and administrative command.
Usage
- The term "army corps" is a standard military organizational unit. It is used to describe a major tactical and administrative grouping of troops.
- It functions as a singular noun (e.g., ...).
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "Corps" alone: In military contexts, "corps" (pronounced /kɔːr/) is often used synonymously with "army corps." For example:
- Capitalization: Often capitalized when part of a specific proper name (e.g., ).
Variants and Related Words
- Corps (n): The core term; a body of people acting together or a main subdivision of an armed force.
- Division (n): A smaller military unit that is a component of a corps.
- Brigade (n): A unit typically smaller than a division.
- Field army (n): A larger formation, often comprising multiple corps.
Synonyms
- Formation: A general term for a large military grouping.
- Unit: A broader term for any military element.
Related Phrases
- Corps headquarters: The central command post for a corps.
- Corps area: The geographical region for which a corps is responsible.
Noun
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an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
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