'Cadre' definitions:

Definition of 'cadre'

(from WordNet)
noun
A small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement [syn: cell, cadre]
noun
A nucleus of military personnel capable of expansion

Definition of 'Cadre'

From: GCIDE
  • Cadre \Ca"dre\, n. [F. cadre, It. quadro square, from L. quadrum, fr. quatuor four.] (Mil.) The framework or skeleton upon which a regiment is to be formed; the officers of a regiment forming the staff. [Written also cader.] [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'cadre'

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Words containing 'Cadre'