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noyau

noyau

9.9
A small central group that forms the base of an organization or activity
  • noun
translation icon : núcleo
  • The club was built around a strong noyau of founding members.

Examples

  • During the crisis, a noyau of leaders kept the organization stable.

  • A dedicated noyau of researchers led the scientific breakthrough.

  • The noyau of the team consisted of experienced leaders.

  • Many organizations have a small noyau that drives their vision.

  • The club was built around a strong noyau of founding members.

  • A dedicated noyau of researchers led the scientific breakthrough.

  • During the crisis, a noyau of leaders kept the organization stable.

Synonyms

core
vsnoyau
468 3.2

The most important central part of something

refers specifically to a small group forming the foundation rather than any central part
core group
vsnoyau
10 3.5

A small group of people who are most important in a larger organization or activity

highlights forming the foundation rather than only being an essential part
nucleus
vsnoyau
8 6.3

A small group of people at the center of a larger team or activity

focuses on forming the foundation that supports the whole organization

How Central

nucleus
8 6.3
noyau
9.9
to center
  • US
210 2.8
group
∞ 1.0
part
∞ 1.0
periphery
27 6.5

Surface Forms

noyau singular
noyaux plural

Etymology

Noyau can mean a small central group because the word originally meant 'kernel'. Just like the nucleus or 'core' of something, a noyau is the tight centre that holds a larger group or activity together.