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/
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!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Retinue derives from 14th-century French retenir, meaning 'to retain' or 'to keep'. Originally, it referred to people retained or employed by a monarch or nobleman—their personal attendants and followers who remained in their service.
Breakdown
retenir (to retain, to keep) + -ue (feminine noun suffix), literally 'those retained' or 'the retained ones'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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