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- [kawr-tee-er, kohr-]
- /ˈkɔr ti ər, ˈkoʊr-/
- /ˈkɔː.ti.ər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kawr-tee-er, kohr-]
- /ˈkɔr ti ər, ˈkoʊr-/
Definitions of courtiers word
- noun courtiers a person who is often in attendance at the court of a king or other royal personage. 1
- noun courtiers a person who seeks favor by flattery, charm, etc. 1
- noun courtiers Plural form of courtier. 1
- noun courtiers plural of courtier. 0
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Origin of courtiers
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English courteour < Anglo-French courte(i)our, equivalent to Old French cortoy(er) to attend at court (derivative of court court) + Anglo-French -our < Latin -ōr- -or2; suffix later conformed to -ier1
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Parts of speech for Courtiers
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preposition
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courtiers popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
courtiers usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for courtiers
noun courtiers
- chamberlains — Plural form of chamberlain.
- entourage — A group of people attending or surrounding an important person.
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