Esprit de corps

Esprit de corps

əˌsprē də ˈkôr

Noun

  • A feeling of pride, fellowship, and common loyalty shared by the members of a particular group.

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Example Sentences

“After transitioning to remote work, the company maintained its esprit de corps by organizing virtual team-building events.”

“The volunteer organization’s remarkable esprit de corps made it possible to coordinate relief efforts effectively.”

“The football team’s fans show their esprit de corps by cheering them on for both winning and losing games.”

Word Origin

French, late 18th century

Why this word?

Here are a couple of French words to add to your vocabulary: “esprit” means “spirit,” and “corps” means “body.” The phrase that translates directly as “spirit of the body” is used to refer to the general feeling of camaraderie shared by a group. It almost always has a positive connotation, such as sports fans showing their esprit de corps by matching jerseys and singing a fight song, or a neighborhood fostering esprit de corps by organizing a park beautification project.

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