Definition

A person in the military, especially in the U.S. Navy or Marines, who is trained to provide medical care and first aid, particularly in combat situations.

Example

The corpsman quickly attended to the injured soldiers on the battlefield.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new corpsman training program at the community center?

Yeah, I heard it’s really intense but super rewarding.

I think it’s great that they’re training people to help others in emergencies.

Absolutely! Having more corpsmen around can really make a difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Corpsman → It is formed from "corps" (from French *corps*, meaning body) and "man" (meaning a person). A corpsman is a person who serves in a body of troops, particularly in a medical capacity.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'body' ('corps') and a 'person' ('man') — a corpsman is someone who serves in a medical role within a body of troops.

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