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retinue

ret·i·nue

retinue

 
 
pronunciation:
re tih nu
features:
Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
part of speech: noun
definition: a group of attendants or other employees who accompany a prominent person.
The duke arrived at the castle with a large retinue of guards and servants.
synonyms:
cortege, entourage, escort, train
similar words:
attendants, following, groupies, retainers
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derivation: retinued (adj.)
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