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Definition hard core in British English

hard core noun

noun
1

the people within an organization or group who are the most loyal to its principles and the most involved in its activities: can be followed by a singular or plural verb

Example

the hard core of the Labour Party membership

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1.1

the people in a group who are extremely interested or enthusiastic: can be followed by a singular or plural verb

Example

A hard core of fans waited outside the airport at 5.30 am.

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2

pieces of broken stone and brick used to make the surface that something is built on

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Definition hard core in British English