See Definition

cadre

noun

See Dictionary Definition
as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form claims that the problem will never be solved within the existing cadre of the state bureaucracy

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Podcast

Theme music by Joshua Stamper ©2006 New Jerusalem Music/ASCAP

Thesaurus Entries Near cadre

cadging

cadre

cadres

See More Nearby Entries 

Cite this Entry

“Cadre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cadre. Accessed 2 Dec. 2022.

Copy Citation

Share

More from Merriam-Webster on cadre

Nglish: Translation of cadre for Spanish Speakers

Britannica English: Translation of cadre for Arabic Speakers

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about cadre

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of gloaming

See Definitions and Examples »

Test Your Vocabulary

The Great British Vocabulary Quiz

  • union jack speech bubble
  • Named after Sir Robert Peel, what are British police called?
True or False

Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ
Universal Daily Crossword

A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.

TAKE THE QUIZ
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games