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Definition of corpsman

corpsman

/ˈkɔːr.mən/
corps · man
Plural:corpsmen
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corpsman Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

American An enlisted member of a military medical unit trained to give first aid and emergency care, especially in the United States Navy and Marine Corps.

Example

"The veteran corpsman later used his extensive medical training to become a civilian physician assistant."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Following the French-derived root 'corps,' the 'p' and 's' in 'corpsman' are silent, so the word is pronounced 'KOR-muhn' rather than 'KORPS-muhn.'

• Rhymes for corpsman

• Nearby Words

corps
corpse
corpselike
corpsman
corpulent
corpus
corral

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century as a compound of 'corps' (from French corps, via Latin corpus meaning 'body') and 'man'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Corpsman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/corpsman
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