cadre

UK
/ˈkæd.rə/
US
/ˈkæd.ɹɪ/

Translations

cadrenoun
cadres
pl
UK
/ˈkæd.rə/
US
/ˈkæd.ɹɪ/
Additional translations
cadreadjective
UK
/ˈkɑː.drə/
US
/ˈkædər/
Used attributively before another noun: e.g. 'cadre post', 'cadre strength'.

Definitions

cadrenoun
A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession.
The company has a cadre of skilled engineers who work on developing new technologies.
A group of activists in a communist or other revolutionary organization.
The political party relied on its cadre to organize grassroots movements.
A framework or structure, especially in a military context, around which a larger organization can be built.
The army unit was initially just a cadre, but it quickly expanded as new recruits joined.
cadreadjective
Relating to or intended for a cadre or cadres, especially within an organization or government service.
The ministry created several cadre posts to strengthen its administrative structure.