retinue

/ˈrɛtɪnjuː/

Definitions

1. noun

a group of people who accompany and serve a person of high rank, especially a monarch

“The king’s retinue accompanied him to the ceremony.”

2. noun

a group of people who accompany and follow a person or thing

“The retinue of tourists followed the guide through the museum.”

3. verb

to follow or accompany a person or thing in a retinue

“The courtiers retinue the queen to the ball.”

Synonyms

  • entourage
  • train

Antonyms

  • isolation
  • solitude