language corpus

A language corpus is a large, organized collection of written or spoken texts used for linguistic research and language analysis. Think of it as a massive library of real-world language examples, such as books, articles, conversations, or online content. Researchers examine these texts to understand language patterns, grammar, vocabulary, and usage. By analyzing a corpus, linguists can identify common phrases, how words change meaning in different contexts, and track language trends over time. Essentially, a corpus provides a rich snapshot of how language is naturally used in everyday communication.