esprit de corps

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Definition of esprit de corps in English English dictionary

A shared spirit of comradeship, enthusiasm, and devotion to a cause among the members of a group, for example of a military unit

Fellow-feeling for the society with which you are associated A military term - every soldier will stand up for his own corps

group spirit, feeling of camaraderie among members of a group or organization (French)

Esprit de corps is a feeling of loyalty and pride that is shared by the members of a group who consider themselves to be different from other people in some special way. feelings of loyalty towards people who are all involved in the same activity as you = team spirit

hierarchy mystique dissemination empathy

(French) Literally, "spirit of the body " Special spirit of a group or organized body implying exceptional loyalty, devotion or enthusiasm of the members for the cause for which the group was formed

the spirit of a group that makes the members want the group to succeed

Hyphenation

es·prit de corps

Turkish pronunciation

espri dı kôr

Synonyms

morale, team spirit, camaraderie, common bond, communion, community, community of interests, cooperation, esprit, fellowship, group loyalty, group spirit, solidarity, team morale

Pronunciation

/eˈsprē də ˈkôr/ /ɛˈspriː də ˈkɔːr/

Etymology

() From French esprit de corps from esprit (“spirit”) + de (“of”) + corps (“body”)