- Peace Corps, the
- `Peace ,Corps, thean organization in the U.S. that trains people to go and work in poor countries. A similar organization in the U.K. is VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas).
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Peace Corps — logo (1961) Agency overview Formed March 21, 1961 Headquarters Washington, D.C … Wikipedia
(the) Peace Corps — the Peace Corps UK US an organization in the US that trains people to go and work in poor countries. A similar organization in the UK is VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas). http://www.macmillandictionary.com/med2cd/weblinks/peace corps the.htm… … Useful english dictionary
Peace Corps — Peace Corps, the a US government organization that aims to help poorer countries, by sending them ↑volunteers (=people who work without payment) , especially young people, who teach skills in education, health, farming etc … Dictionary of contemporary English
the Peace Corps — a U.S. organization that trains and sends people who work without pay to help poor people in other countries • • • Main Entry: ↑Peace Corps … Useful english dictionary
Peace Corps — Peace′ Corps n. gov an independent agency and program of the U.S. government that sends volunteers to help developing countries meet their needs for skilled workers … From formal English to slang
Peace Corps — ☆ Peace Corps n. an agency of the U.S. established in 1961 to provide volunteers skilled in teaching, construction, etc. to assist people of underdeveloped areas abroad … English World dictionary
Peace Corps — a civilian organization, sponsored by the U.S. government, that sends volunteers to instruct citizens of underdeveloped countries in the execution of industrial, agricultural, educational, and health programs. * * * U.S. government agency of… … Universalium
Peace Corps — noun a civilian organization sponsored by the United States government; helps people in developing countries • Hypernyms: ↑organization, ↑organisation * * * a civilian organization, sponsored by the U.S. government, that sends volunteers to… … Useful english dictionary
Peace Corps — also peace corps N PROPER: the N The Peace Corps is an American organization that sends young people to help with projects in developing countries … English dictionary
National Peace Corps Association — Type 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization Founded 1979 Location Washington, D.C. A … Wikipedia
