Definition

A large military formation of tens of thousands of troops, typically composed of multiple divisions and commanded by a lieutenant general who has a lot of people to disappoint. Also used by organized groups who want to sound more official and disciplined, like the Marine Corps or the Peace Corps. It's pronounced 'core' because the French spelling loves watching English speakers struggle.

Example Usage

The III Corps was deployed to the eastern front, consisting of over 45,000 soldiers across three divisions.

Source: Military organizational terminology

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