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esprit de corps

[ e-spree duh kawr ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

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.
Synonyms: fellowship, solidarity, bonding, camaraderie

esprit de corps

/ ɛˈspriː də ˈkɔː; ɛspri də kɔr /

consciousness of and pride in belonging to a particular group; the sense of shared purpose and fellowship

esprit de corps

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.”

First recorded in 1770–80; from French: literally, “group spirit”

One theme that truly defines the film beyond esprit de corps and survival is lack of communication.

McCain and the boys will likely support him quickly and painlessly as a matter of senatorial esprit de corps!

Throughout the debate, Republicans never lost their esprit de corps.

This winning of the service esprit de corps—if that's the word—commenced to show results right away.

There was a certain kind of esprit de corps among the old regular wagoners, and William Hall possessed it in a high degree.

From the very first, the Society was distinguished for the esprit de corps of its members.

The unity of grievances and interests gave them an esprit de corps similar to that of an army.

The mistresses have too little esprit de corps when references are in question.

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