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Brigade vs Corps - What's the difference?

brigade | corps | Synonyms |

Brigade is a synonym of corps.


As nouns the difference between brigade and corps

is that brigade is while corps is .

brigade

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A group of people organized for a common purpose.
    • a work brigade'''; a fire '''brigade
  • (military) Military unit composed of several regiments (or battalions) and including soldiers from different arms of service.
  • (derogatory) A group of people who share views or beliefs.
    • More sympathy for career criminals from the bleeding-heart brigade !

    Usage notes

    * In many countries, a military brigade was traditionally formed from two or more regiments. According to the country and time period, brigade may also designate a much smaller groups of soldiers. A modern US brigade usually consists of three battalions and forms part of a division.

    Related terms

    * brigade system * brigadier * brigadier general

    Verb

    (brigad)
  • To form troops into a brigade

    • Anagrams

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    corps

    English

    Noun

    (corps)
  • (military) A battlefield formation composed of two or more divisions.
  • An organized group of people united by a common purpose.
  • * diplomatic corps
  • * White House press corps

    • Anagrams

    * * English nouns with irregular plurals ----