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: October 26, 2023
\KAD-ray\ noun
What It Means
Broadly, cadre can refer to any group of people with a unifying relationship, as in “a cadre of lawyers,” or “a cadre of sportswriters.” More specifically, cadre can also be used for a group of people who are trained in a role or task, and who in turn can train others.
// A small but influential cadre of students ultimately persuaded their peers and then the administration to change the school’s mascot.
// The company was able to stay afloat through the downturn thanks largely to a highly-skilled cadre of workers and technicians with deep institutional memory.
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Mekaela LV A
Just writing this to deepen my understanding and not forget it in the long run.
- A cadre of STEM students are cheering for team.
- Down the hall there are a cadre of bodyguards waiting for his majesty's arrival.
- I have tons of acquaintance and most are a cadre of hikers.
- Ava was shouting her heart out when she was able to meet a cadre of actors and actresses.
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