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Added 8 October 2026

corruption

/kəˈɹʌpʃən/ noun

In Latin: corruptiō, corruptēla Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about corruption at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain.
In a state of progressive putrefaction.
Decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation).

Origin

Borrowed from French corruption, from Latin corruptiō, equivalent to corrupt + -ion.

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