retinue — a group of advisers, associates, or others accompanying an important person
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a group of advisers, associates, or others accompanying an important person
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈretɪˌnu/
Korean meaning: 중요한 인물을 수행하는 수행원들, 측근들
Korean pronunciation: **레**티뉴
Example Sentences
- The pop star's retinue included bodyguards, stylists, and three people whose only job was to carry her collection of designer handbags.
- The ambassador arrived at the summit with a modest retinue of five diplomats.
- Medieval kings traveled with elaborate retinues that could include hundreds of servants, knights, and courtiers.
retinue
NOUN//ˈretɪˌnu//
a group of advisers, associates, or others accompanying an important person
a group of advisers, associates, or others accompanying an important person
The retinue reviews the menu at this grand venue!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 프랑스어에서 유래된 단어로, '머무르다, 보유하다'를 뜻하는 'retenir'에서 파생되었습니다. 원래는 군주나 귀족이 '보유하고 있는' 사람들, 즉 그들의 개인적인 수행원들을 의미했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The pop star's retinue included bodyguards, stylists, and three people whose only job was to carry her collection of designer handbags.”
“The ambassador arrived at the summit with a modest retinue of five diplomats.”
“Medieval kings traveled with elaborate retinues that could include hundreds of servants, knights, and courtiers.”
“The tech billionaire's retinue was so large they had to book an entire hotel floor just for his assistants' assistants.”
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