esprit de corps
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noun
a sense of unity and of common interests and responsibilities, as developed among a group of persons closely associated in a task, cause, enterprise, etc.
Origin:
1770–80; < French
1770–80; < French
Synonyms
camaraderie, bonding, solidarity, fellowship.
camaraderie, bonding, solidarity, fellowship.
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esprit de corps (ɛˈspriː də ˈkɔː, French ɛspri də kɔr) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| consciousness of and pride in belonging to a particular group; the sense of shared purpose and fellowship | |
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Cultural Dictionary
esprit de corps [(es-pree duh kawr)]The feeling of camaraderie among members of a group or an organization: “The campers have been together for only one week, but they are already bound by a strong esprit de corps.” From French, meaning “group spirit.”
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Example sentences
If a group is able to develop esprit de corps, they can be quite effective.
The ultimate payoff of this esprit de corps was a headlong aggressiveness that won battles.
Most of the large outfits have struggled to create an esprit de corps.
His enthusiasm had affected his subordinates, creating an esprit de corps among them.
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