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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Corinthians

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

The first Englishman to play in Brazil's top flight, Lingard is enjoying his early days as a Corinthians player and last week scored his first goal in the Copa do Brasil.

From BBC ● Apr. 27, 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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