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peace corps

 

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Noun peace corps has 1 sense
  1. Peace Corps - a civilian organization sponsored by the United States government; helps people in developing countries
    --1 is a kind of
    organization, organisation

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Peace Corps

Noun:

Sense 1:

A U.S. government agency that sends American volunteers abroad to perform social and economic development work in developing countries.

Sample sentence: The Peace Corps provides opportunities for Americans to make a positive impact on communities around the world.

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Sense 2:

An organization founded by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 to promote world peace and friendship through international cooperation.

Sample sentence: The Peace Corps strives to foster cross-cultural understanding and alleviate global poverty.

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Adjective:

Sense 1:

Relating to the activities, values, or principles of the Peace Corps.

Sample sentence: Her decision to join the Peace Corps was driven by her passion for humanitarian work.

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