Corinthians

noun

Co·​rin·​thi·​ans kə-ˈrin(t)-thē-ənz How to pronounce Corinthians (audio)
plural in form but singular in construction
: either of two letters written by St. Paul to the Christians of Corinth and included as books in the New Testament see Bible Table

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Corinthians took third place in the tournament this year, defeating Club America 8-0. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026 Open your Bibles to First Corinthians chapter one. Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026 The season-opening game against the Los Angeles Chargers was scheduled for the next day at Corinthians Arena, and that wasn’t the only reason Kelce had to be in good spirits. Jesse Newell, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026 In 2024, the Packers vs the Eagles, and in 2025, the Chiefs vs the Chargers in São Paulo at Corinthians Arena. S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026 The Packers-Eagles (2024) and Chiefs-Chargers (2025) games were played in Sao Paulo at Corinthians Arena. Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026 What’s Next For the NFL SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 06: Fans arrive prior to a game between the Green Bay Packers and the Philadelphia Eagles at Arena Corinthians on September 06, 2024 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026 Gotham controlled most of Wednesday’s match before Corinthians’ Gabi Zanotti netted what was ultimately the winner in the 83rd minute. Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 28 Jan. 2026

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First Known Use

1520, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Corinthians was in 1520

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Corinthians

noun
Co·​rin·​thi·​ans kə-ˈrin(t)-thē-ənz How to pronounce Corinthians (audio)
: either of two letters written by St. Paul to the Christians of Corinth and included as books in the New Testament see bible

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