Meaning of the word corp in English

What does corp mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

corp

US /kɔrp/
UK /kɔːp/

Noun

1.

a large company or group of companies authorized to act as a single entity and recognized as such in law

Example:
She works for a multinational corp.
The tech corp announced record profits.
2.

a military unit, especially a branch of an army or marine force

Example:
He served in the Marine Corp.
The Army Corp of Engineers is responsible for many public works projects.
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