esprit de corps (də 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.] |
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.”