esprit de corps
[ e-spree duh kawr ]
/ ɛˈspri də ˈkɔr /
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.
Origin of esprit de corps
Borrowed into English from French around 1770–80
SYNONYMS FOR esprit de corps
Words nearby esprit de corps
espousal,
espouse,
espressivo,
espresso,
esprit,
esprit de corps,
esprit de l'escalier,
espronceda,
espundia,
espy,
espírito santo
British Dictionary definitions for esprit de corps
esprit de corps
/ (ɛˈspriː də ˈkɔː, French ɛspri də kɔr) /
noun
consciousness of and pride in belonging to a particular group; the sense of shared purpose and fellowship
Cultural definitions for esprit de corps
esprit de corps
[ (es-pree duh kawr) ]
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.”