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retinue

Noun

IPA /ˈretɪnjuː/

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A group of assistants or attendants who accompany an important person.

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retinue/ˈretɪnjuː/

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An important visitor
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A retinue is a group of accompanying assistants or attendants.

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In the film, the queen arrives with a large retinue.
The history class examined the roles of servants in the ambassador's retinue.

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retinue — A group of assistants or attendants who accompany an important person.

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From Old French retenue, related to retenir, meaning to retain or keep.

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A retinue of advisers or assistants identifies the people who accompany someone.

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