» core group

Noun (1 meaning)

1. a small group of indispensable persons or things.

core, nucleus, core group

Example:
  • “five periodicals make up the core of their publishing program”
core group is a type of:
  • set (noun) - a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
types of core group:
  • cadre (noun) - a nucleus of military personnel capable of expansion