corpus christi
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A city in southern Texas, USA: A coastal city located on a bay of the Gulf of Mexico, known as a major port and a popular tourist destination.
- A Christian feast day: A movable feast in the Christian liturgical calendar that celebrates the Eucharist (the Body and Blood of Christ). It is observed on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday.
Usage Examples
Proper noun (City):
- We spent our vacation in Corpus Christi, enjoying the beaches and the Texas State Aquarium.
- The Port of Corpus Christi is one of the largest in the United States.
Proper noun (Feast Day):
- The procession for Corpus Christi is a beautiful and solemn event in many Catholic countries.
- Corpus Christi falls on a different date each year, depending on when Easter occurs.
Advanced Usage
"Corpus Christi Bay": Refers specifically to the bay on which the city is located.
- The ship sailed into Corpus Christi Bay.
"Corpus Christi procession": A traditional religious procession held on the feast day, often involving the public display of the consecrated host.
- The entire village participated in the elaborate Corpus Christi procession.
Variants and Related Words
- Corpus (noun): In a religious context, can refer to the body of Christ, especially in the Eucharist. More generally, it means a collection of written texts or a body of work.
- The linguist analyzed a large corpus of spoken language.
Synonyms
- For the feast day: Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ.
Related Phrases
- "Corpus Christi College": The name of several colleges at universities like Oxford and Cambridge, named in honor of the feast.
- He studied history at Corpus Christi College, Oxford.
Noun
- a city in southern Texas on an arm of the Gulf of Mexico
- Thursday after Trinity Sunday; first celebrated in 1246