corporal

noun
UK: /ˈkɔːpərəl/
US: /ˈkɔːrpərəl/

  1. A non-commissioned officer in the army or air force, ranking above a private and below a sergeant.

    1. The corporal gave the order to advance.
    2. Corporal Miller showed great bravery during the intense firefight.

Synonyms

sergeant physical bodily
corporal adjective

  1. Relating to the body.

    1. Corporal punishment is now illegal in many schools.
    2. The doctor assessed the patient's corporal condition after the accident.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "corporal" is /ˈkɔːpərəl/ in British English and /ˈkɔːrpərəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "corporal": sergeant, physical, bodily.

Example usage of "corporal": "The corporal gave the order to advance.". More examples on the page.