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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Memphis Depay has accused Corinthians of "unacceptable behaviour" and of breaching an agreement after the Brazilian club decided against renewing his contract.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

In a prerecorded video, President Donald Trump read from the New Testament book of 2 Corinthians.

From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026

She eventually earned a place in the Under-15 side of Corinthians, a powerhouse of South American women's football with six Copa Libertadores titles.

From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026

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

From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026

Corinthians and Lena busied themselves picking them up, wiping the snow from the cloth on their coats, all the while peeping at the man in blue wings on the hospital roof.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison

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