esprit de corps

[ e-spree duh kawr ]

noun

1. 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.

   Synonyms: fellowship, solidarity, bonding, camaraderie

esprit de corps

/ ɛˈspriː də ˈkɔː; ɛspri də kɔr /

noun

1. consciousness of and pride in belonging to a particular group; the sense of shared purpose and fellowship

esprit de corps

1. 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.”

Word History and Origins

Origin of esprit de corps¹

First recorded in 1770–80; from French: literally, “group spirit”