Homonym: corpus (Body)
A "corpus" refers to a large collection of written or spoken texts that are used for linguistic analysis. Researchers and linguists compile corpora to study language patterns, vocabulary, grammar, and usage in various contexts. This helps in understanding how language evolves and is used in different situations.
Corpora can be specialized, focusing on specific genres like literature, scientific articles, or conversational speech. They can also be general, encompassing a wide range of texts from different sources. By analyzing a corpus, scholars can gain insights into language trends and the way people communicate over time.