cadre
/ˈkædri/
noun
- A small group of trained people who form the core of an organization, especially a military or political one.
- The company's cadre of engineers developed the new software.
- A small cadre of volunteers organized the entire charity event.
- The rebel army was led by a cadre of experienced officers.
- A member of such a core group.
- He became a cadre in the political party after years of service.
- The organization sent its best cadre to the conference.
- Each cadre was responsible for training new recruits.