keystaff
nounUK /ˈkiːstɑːf/
US /ˈkiːstæf/
The most important people who work for a company or group.
The manager thanked the keystaff for their hard work.
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2. The most important workers in a particular place or project.
The keystaff of the hospital kept everything running smoothly.
3. A small group of people who are trusted to do important jobs.
Only the keystaff were allowed into the meeting.
4. The main helpers who support a leader or organization.
The principal relied on her keystaff to organize the school event.