Retinue
Definition
A group of advisers, assistants, or others accompanying an important person.
Etymology
From Middle English retenue, from Old French retenue, past participle of retenir (“retain”). Doublet of ritenuto.
Synonyms
entourage, (obsolete, rare) retain, cortege
In a sentence
- The executive arrived with a retinue of advisors and lawyers.
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