entourage

/,ɔntu'rɑ:ʤ/
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entourage

The celebrity arrives at the premiere with her entourage.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The group of people who travel with and assist an important person: An entourage refers to the collection of attendants, associates, or followers who accompany a prominent individual, such as a celebrity, politician, or executive, often to provide support, security, or companionship.
Usage
  • The term is used to describe the personal staff and close companions of a VIP.
  • It implies a group that surrounds and is in the service of the central figure.
  • It is a formal word, often used in contexts like news reports, biographies, or discussions about fame and power.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The movie star arrived at the premiere with her usual large entourage of bodyguards and assistants.
    • The president's entourage includes advisors, security personnel, and press secretaries.
    • He travels with a small, loyal entourage that handles all the logistics.
Advanced Usage
  • "To have an entourage": To be accompanied by a group of attendants.
    • As his fame grew, he began to have an entourage wherever he went.
  • "Part of someone's entourage": To be a member of the group accompanying an important person.
    • She wasn't a guest at the party; she was just part of the singer's entourage.
Variants and Related Words
  • Retinue (n): A group of advisers, assistants, or others accompanying an important person. (Very similar in meaning, often used in historical or very formal contexts.)
  • Coterie (n): A small group of people with shared interests or tastes, especially one that is exclusive of others. (Focuses more on a social circle than on attendants.)
  • Cortege (n): A solemn procession, especially for a funeral; can also mean a group of attendants. (More specific to a formal procession.)
Synonyms
  • Retinue
  • Attendants
  • Following
  • Cortege
  • Posse (informal)
Antonyms
  • Individual
  • Solo traveler
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "Rolling with an entourage": (Informal) To be consistently accompanied by a group of friends or associates, often implying a show of status.
    • Ever since his song hit number one, he's been rolling with an entourage.
entourage

The celebrity arrives at the premiere with her entourage.

Noun
  1. the group following and attending to some important person

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