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esprit de corps

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esprit de corps  (d kôr)
n.
A common spirit of comradeship, enthusiasm, and devotion to a cause among the members of a group. See Synonyms at morale.
[French : esprit, spirit + de, of + corps, group, body.]
esprit de corps [de kore]
Noun
consciousness of and pride in belonging to a particular group [French]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.esprit de corpsesprit de corps - the spirit of a group that makes the members want the group to succeed
team spirit, morale
disposition, temperament - your usual mood; "he has a happy disposition"


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First, the regulation enhanced recognizability of officers to the public, and second, it fostered a sense of esprit de corps and solidarity within the officer population, thus improving the overall effectiveness of the department.
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Infusing young enlisted troops with esprit de corps is all well enough, but consistently winning battles demands a whole lot more than high morale.
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Unit esprit de corps is an essential element in the health, welfare and morale of the Soldiers and their families.
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