esprit  /ɛs ˈpri/ ? Meaning of "esprit"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) liveliness of mind or spirit

Usage(s):

  1. On an a recent visit, the battalion displayed an attention to detail and an esprit de corps quite startling to someone who has spent too much time around Middle Eastern armies.
  2. We borrow a lot of cigarette money from both the Senator and from each other, which breeds a certain esprit d'corps.
  3. There is very little teaching at the Academy and my main duty, I presume, will be to keep up the esprit de corps.

Quotes

  1. "The people of Southwest have always been my pride, my joy, and my love," Kelleher said in a statement. "Their indomitable dedication and esprit de corps have taken Southwest from a three-airplane dream to a 500-airplane reality."
    on Jul 19, 2007 By: Herb Kelleher Source: Dallas Morning News

  2. "The foundation of the morale and esprit de corps of any military organization is a merit-based officer corps, issuing clear orders that comply with both the spirit and letter of the law," he said. "The effectiveness of any military...
    on Jul 5, 2010 By: Ninoy Aquino Source: Inquirer.net

  3. "These are unusual people, who are very courageous, determined and dedicated and I had this special sense, when I was with them, of esprit de corps," Bush told reporters.
    on Jul 17, 2008 By: President Bush Source: The Age

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