noun
Uncommon
cadre
KAH-duh
Cadre (noun) means a small, tightly organized group of trained people who form the core of a larger organization or movement. Example: “A cadre of experienced engineers led the project from the start.”
noun
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A small, tightly organized group of trained people who form the core of a larger organization or movement.
"A cadre of experienced engineers led the project from the start."
"The party built its power around a disciplined cadre of activists."
How to use cadre
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA core group of trained, committed people at the heart of an organization.
Common pairings
a small cadre
cadre of experts
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Word forms
- Plural
- cadres
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Etymology
Borrowed from French cadre, from Italian quadro ("square, framework"), from Latin quadrum — the original sense was a "frame" or organizational skeleton.
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What does “cadre” mean?
The word “cadre” means a small, tightly organized group of trained people who form the core of a larger organization or movement. In plain terms, a core group of trained, committed people at the heart of an organization.
How do you pronounce “cadre”?
“Cadre” is pronounced KAH-duh (/ˈkɑ.dɹeɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “cadre” in a sentence?
Here is “cadre” used in a sentence: “A cadre of experienced engineers led the project from the start.”
What part of speech is “cadre”?
“Cadre” is a noun.
Where does the word “cadre” come from?
The word “cadre” comes from Latin. Borrowed from French cadre, from Italian quadro ("square, framework"), from Latin quadrum — the original sense was a "frame" or organizational skeleton.
Is “cadre” a common word?
“Cadre” is an uncommon word in modern English.
