Here's why this matters:
* "Corps" in military terms: The word "corps" is often used to refer to a large military unit (e.g., Army Corps). This is because "corps" was originally used to describe a "body" of soldiers.
* "Corps" in other contexts: The word "corps" can also be used to describe a group of people united for a common purpose (e.g., the Peace Corps, the Diplomatic Corps). This again stems from the original meaning of "body."
Therefore, the meaning of the Latin word "corpus" is fundamental to understanding the word "corps" in English.