cadre

English

/ˈkɑː.də/, /ˈkɑ.dɹeɪ/

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

Etymology

Borrowed from French cadre derived from Italian quadro (square, framed painting, squared) derived from Latin quadrum.

Origin

Latin

quadrum

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