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officer corps
[/ˈɔːfɪsər kɔːr/]
noun
pl: officer corps (unchanged) / officers corps
corpo de oficiais
1.
The collective body of commissioned officers in a military service or organization
The officer corps of the Navy underwent extensive training.
O corpo de oficiais da Marinha passou por treinamento extensivo.
2.
The commissioned officer class within a military hierarchy
The army's officer corps is responsible for strategic planning.
O corpo de oficiais do exército é responsável pelo planejamento estratégico.
Synonyms
officer class
commissioned officers
officer ranks
Antonyms
enlisted men
rank and file
troops
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
corpo de oficiais
Standard term used in Brazilian military contexts
Portugal
corpo de oficiais
Standard term used in Portuguese military contexts
General Brazilian
quadro de oficiais
Alternative term, emphasizing the roster or framework of officers
Related Idioms & Phrases
officer corps reform
strengthen the officer corps
officer corps training
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