entourage
/,ɔntu'rɑ:ʤ/
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Definition
- 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.
Noun
- the group following and attending to some important person