Corinthians

American

[kuh-rin-thee-uhnz] / kəˈrɪn θi ənz /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

either of two books of the New Testament, 1 Corinthians or 2 Corinthians, written by Paul. 1 Cor., 2 Cor.

Corinthians British

/ kəˈrɪnθɪənz /

noun

(functioning as singular) either of two books of the New Testament (in full The First and Second Epistles of Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians )

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But former Manchester United forward Lingard, who joined Corinthians after leaving FC Seoul, is settling in well.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

However, Corinthians shocked US champions Gotham FC in Wednesday's semi-finals and pushed Arsenal all the way in front of over 25,000 at the Emirates Stadium.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

Arsenal's extra‑time triumph over Brazilian champions Corinthians produced plenty of drama, tension and quality at the Emirates Stadium.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

England defender Lotte Wubben-Moy restored Arsenal's lead and the celebrations were beginning around the Emirates when Corinthians snatched a dramatic equaliser deep into injury time.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

You can live a good life without ever knowing real love, of the Corinthians variety, but I was fortunate to have found it with Harold.

From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green

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