Cadre

['kɑːdə;'kɑːdr(ə);'kædrɪ] or ['kædri]

Definition

(noun.) a nucleus of military personnel capable of expansion.

Typist: Morton--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The framework or skeleton upon which a regiment is to be formed; the officers of a regiment forming the staff.

Inputed by Angela

Definition

n. a nucleus framework esp. the permanent skeleton of a regiment or corps the commissioned and non-commissioned officers &c. around whom the rank and file may be quickly grouped.

Editor: Simon