retinue (Meaning)
retinue (n)
the group following and attending to some important person
retinue (n.)
The body of retainers who follow a prince or other distinguished person; a train of attendants; a suite.
Synonyms & Antonyms of retinue
retinue Sentence Examples
- The king's retinue followed him through the crowded streets, their swords gleaming in the sunlight.
- The wealthy merchant's retinue was composed of burly guards and exotically dressed servants.
- The ambassador arrived with a large retinue of diplomats and staff.
- The general's retinue consisted of experienced soldiers and skilled tacticians.
- The lord's retinue included knights, squires, and numerous servants.
- The pope's retinue was a vast assembly of cardinals, bishops, and other clergy.
- The celebrity's retinue included bodyguards, publicists, and assistants.
- The president's retinue was a formidable force of Secret Service agents and military personnel.
- The royal retinue traveled in a grand procession, with the monarch in the lead and the rest of the retinue following behind.
- The priest's retinue was composed of acolytes, deacons, and other members of the clergy.
FAQs About the word retinue
the group following and attending to some important personThe body of retainers who follow a prince or other distinguished person; a train of attendants; a suit
entourage, suite, staff, posse,crew, helper, following, assistant, cortege,cortege
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The king's retinue followed him through the crowded streets, their swords gleaming in the sunlight.
The wealthy merchant's retinue was composed of burly guards and exotically dressed servants.
The ambassador arrived with a large retinue of diplomats and staff.
The general's retinue consisted of experienced soldiers and skilled tacticians.
