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esprit de corps
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esprit de corps
(noun)
esprit de corps
/ɪˌspriːdə
ˈ
koɚ/
noun
esprit de corps
/ɪˌspriːdə
ˈ
koɚ/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of ESPRIT DE CORPS
[
noncount
]
:
feelings of loyalty, enthusiasm, and devotion to a group among people who are members of the group
The troops showed great
esprit de corps
.
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