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cadre

Syllabification: (ca·dre)
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Definition of cadre

noun

  • a small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession:a small cadre of scientists
  • a group of activists in a communist or other revolutionary organization.
  • a member of an activist group.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French, from Italian quadro, from Latin quadrus 'square'

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Definition of cadre in the British & World English dictionary