hard core

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Definition of hard core in English English dictionary

<span class="word-self">hardspan> <span class="word-self">corespan>
{i} group of people who are ardently committed to a particular idea or goal; unyielding or uncompromising part of a group; militant faction
<span class="word-self">hardspan> <span class="word-self">corespan>
Hard core consists of pieces of broken stone that are used as a base on which to build roads. a the small group of people that are most active within a group or organization
<span class="word-self">hardspan> <span class="word-self">corespan>
the most dedicated and intensely loyal nucleus of a group or movement
hard core

    Etymology

    [ 'härd ] (adjective.) before 12th century. Middle English, from Old English heard; akin to Old High German hart hard, Greek kratos strength.
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