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esprit de corps
(redirected from esprits 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 [ɛˈspriː də ˈkɔː (French) ɛspri də kɔr]
n
(Sociology) consciousness of and pride in belonging to a particular group; the sense of shared purpose and fellowship
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
disposition, temperament - your usual mood; "he has a happy disposition"

esprit de corps
noun solidarity, rapport, team spirit, camaraderie, mutual support, common bond, fellow feeling, community of interests, group spirit He enjoyed the friendship, comradeship and esprit de corps of the army.
Translations
esprit de corps [ˈespriːdəˈkɔːʳ] Nespíritu m de cuerpo
esprit de corps
nKorpsgeist m


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