cadre
noun/ˈkædri/
Frequency rank: #12,484 most common English word
Meaning
a small group of trained or experienced people forming the core of a larger organization.
Example sentence
The organization trained cadre of skilled volunteers to lead disaster relief efforts.
Synonyms & related words
Practice this word in the quiz
More words in ranks 12,401–12,500
- botanicrelating to botany or the scientific study of plants.
- boundlesshaving no limits or boundaries; infinite.
- broochA decorative pin or clasp fastened to clothing.
- buntingstrips of cloth or flags used as festive decoration.
- cabalA small group of people who plot secretly, especially for political purposes.
- campgroundan outdoor area where people camp, usually with basic facilities such as toilets and fire pits.
- causewaya raised road or path across water or low ground.
- cleavera heavy, broad-bladed knife or chopping tool used especially by butchers.
- coexistto exist together at the same time or in the same place
- coinagethe system or process of producing coins; coined money collectively.