cadre
8 points
English
5 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #40,115
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a nucleus of military personnel capable of expansion
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/kˈædɹiː/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural cadres
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).