Associations to the word «Cadre»

Wiktionary

CADRE, noun. A frame or framework.
CADRE, noun. (military) The framework or skeleton upon which a new regiment is to be formed; the officers of a regiment forming the staff.
CADRE, noun. (chiefly in communism) The core of a managing group, or a member of such a group.
CADRE, noun. A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession

Dictionary definition

CADRE, noun. A small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement.
CADRE, noun. A nucleus of military personnel capable of expansion.

Wise words

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