entourage
/ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ
/ /ˌɒntʊ(ə)ˈrɑːʒ /noun
A group of people attending or surrounding an important person: an entourage of loyal courtiers...
- These are the entourages that follow important people around, made up of advisors, heralds, messengers and servants.
- The bouncer at the door obviously had no idea of how important our entourage was.
- A tall woman in a black dress appeared from a rear room surrounded by an impressive entourage.
Synonyms
retinue, escort, company, cortège, train, suite, court, staff, bodyguard;
attendants, companions, followers, retainers, members of court, camp followers, associates, hangers-on
informal groupies
Origin
Mid 19th century: French, from entourer 'to surround'.