retinue
Noun: - A group of people who travel with and assist an important person: A retinue refers to the attendants, servants, or followers who accompany a person of high rank, such as a leader, celebrity, or aristocrat, to provide service, support, or protection.
The word "retinue" is used to describe the collective staff or companions that follow a prominent individual. It emphasizes the official or ceremonial aspect of the group and their subordinate relationship to the principal figure. - The king entered the hall, followed by his extensive retinue of advisors and guards. - The film star arrived at the premiere with her usual retinue of assistants and stylists.
- "In retinue": As part of the accompanying group.
- The diplomat traveled with several aides in his retinue.
- "Part of one's retinue": Being a member of the attendant group.
- The chef was considered an essential part of the nobleman's retinue.
- Retainer (noun): An individual member of a retinue; a servant or follower, especially one who has been with a family for a long time.
- The old retainer had served the family for three generations.
- Entourage (noun): A group of people attending or surrounding an important person. This is a close synonym but can have a more modern or informal connotation.
- The president's entourage included security personnel and press aides.
- Cortege: A solemn procession, especially for a funeral, but can also mean a train of attendants.
- Suite: A group of attendants or followers.
- Following: A body of adherents or supporters.
- Travel with a retinue: To be accompanied by a formal group of attendants.
- In ancient times, emperors would travel with a vast retinue.
- Reduce one's retinue: To decrease the size of one's accompanying staff.
- To cut costs, the duke was forced to reduce his retinue.
Note: There are no common idioms that use the exact word "retinue." Its meaning is typically used in its literal sense.
- the group following and attending to some important person