esprit de corps

noun

es·​prit de corps i-ˌsprē-də-ˈkȯr 

: the common spirit existing in the members of a group and inspiring enthusiasm, devotion, and strong regard for the honor of the group

Examples of esprit de corps in a Sentence

The troops showed great esprit de corps.

Recent Examples on the Web

As police and emergency workers continue the grim search for bodies, authorities appear overwhelmed by the enormity of the disaster, and survivors are relying on the esprit de corps of volunteers who have rushed in to fill the void. —Teresa Medrano, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2024

The dividends are many: retention, esprit de corps, positivity and a growth mindset. —Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024

Then Forbes announced the publication of a book, which is fulsome in its praise of the management and esprit de corps in the company. —Llewellyn King, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024

Keeping the timeline straight while shooting out of sequence was a challenge — but the film was buoyed by an esprit de corps. —Daniel D'addario, Variety, 7 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

esprit de corps

noun

es·​prit de corps is-ˌprēd-ə-ˈkō(ə)r 

-ˈkȯ(ə)r

: enthusiastic devotion of members to a group and strong regard for the honor of the group