corpus
//ˈkɔːr.pəs//
Noun
corpusSingular
corporaPlural
1
A large collection of written texts or spoken material used for linguistic research and analysis.
The researchers used a corpus of over one million words to study language patterns.
2
The main body or principal part of an organ or structure, especially in anatomy.
The corpus of the stomach is the largest part of the organ.
3
A complete collection of writings or works, especially by a single author.
The university library houses the complete corpus of Shakespeare's works.