Corporal Definition And Meaning

The adjective corporal today usually appears in the phrase corporal punishment, which means "bodily punishment". This used to include such acts as mutilation, branding, imprisonment, and even death.

Corporal is a military rank in use by the armed forces of many countries. It is also a police rank in some police services. The rank is usually the lowest ranking non-commissioned officer. In some militaries, …

/ ˈkɔr·prəl, -pər·əl / Add to word list a person in the military of low rank, below a sergeant (Definition of corporal from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Definition of corporal noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

a noncommissioned officer ranking above a private first class in the U.S. Army or lance corporal in the Marines and below a sergeant

cor•po•ral 2 (ˈkɔr pər əl, -prəl) n. 1. a noncommissioned U.S. Army officer ranking above a private first class. 2. a noncommissioned officer in the U.S. Marine Corps ranking above a lance corporal. 3. an …

CORPORAL definition: of the human body; bodily; physical. See examples of corporal used in a sentence.

The correct way to address a Corporal named Mr. Jones is "Corporal Jones", or written as CPL Jones. In formal situations, a Corporal should always be addressed by their full rank.

Aug 19, 2025 · A corporal is typically the lowest-ranking non-commissioned officer (NCO) in many armed forces and police agencies. This position signifies a transition from individual contributor to a …

plural corporals Britannica Dictionary definition of CORPORAL [count] : an officer in the army or marines with a rank below sergeant — see also lance corporal