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Definition of cadre

cadre

/ˈkæd.ɹi/
ca · dre
Plural:cadres
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• noun

1

A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession, or forming the core of an organization that is capable of training new members.

Example

"The university recruited a dedicated cadre of researchers to lead the new climate science institute."

2

A group of activists in a communist or other revolutionary political organization, or an individual member of such a group.

Example

"Local party cadres were responsible for organizing community meetings and distributing literature."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century from French cadre ('frame of a picture'), from Italian quadro, ultimately from Latin quadrum ('a square').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cadre. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cadre
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