Corpora

/ˈkɔrpərə/ noun

Definition

The plural of corpus, meaning multiple bodies, collections of texts, or the main mass of a physical structure.

Etymology

Direct Latin plural form of 'corpus.' In modern usage, it's especially common in linguistics and law to describe collections of written material used for analysis or reference.

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Linguists build massive 'corpora' of language to spot patterns—a corpus of Shakespeare texts revealed which words he used that no one else did, revealing his unique voice!

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