corse

/kɔ:s/

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • A region of France on the island of Corsica; birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte: "Corse" is the French name for the island of Corsica, which is a territorial collectivity and region of France.
   • An island in the Mediterranean; with adjacent islets it constitutes a region of France: "Corse" refers to the Mediterranean island itself, known for its mountains and coastline.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Napoleon Bonaparte was born in Corse in 1769.
  • We spent our vacation hiking in the mountains of Corse.
  • Corse has a distinct culture and its own language, Corsican.

Advanced Usage

• "Corse" as a proper noun: Always capitalized, as it is a place name.
  • The history of Corse is fascinating.

Variants and Related Words

• Corsica (n): The more common English name for the island and region.
  • Corsica is the fourth-largest island in the Mediterranean.
• Corsican (adj): Relating to Corsica.
  • She studies Corsican history.
• Corsican (n): A person from Corsica or the Romance language spoken there.
  • He is a Corsican.
  • She is learning Corsican.

Synonyms

• Corsica: The island/region.

Notes on Different Meanings

• Important Distinction: In modern English, "corse" as a variant spelling of "corpse" (meaning a dead body) is archaic and poetic. It is rarely used in contemporary language. The primary modern reference for "Corse" is the French island region.
  • Archaic/Poetic Example (for context only): "A pallid corse lay on the bier." (This usage is obsolete.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a region of France on the island of Corsica; birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte
2. an island in the Mediterranean; with adjacent islets it constitutes a region of France

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Corse
• Corsica