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- [ret-n-oo, -yoo]
- /ˈrɛt nˌu, -ˌyu/
- /ˈret.ɪ.njuː/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ret-n-oo, -yoo]
- /ˈrɛt nˌu, -ˌyu/
Definitions of retinue word
- noun retinue a body of retainers in attendance upon an important personage; suite. 1
- noun retinue entourage 1
- countable noun retinue An important person's retinue is the group of servants, friends, or assistants who go with them and look after their needs. 0
- noun retinue a body of aides and retainers attending an important person, royalty, etc 0
- noun retinue a body of assistants, followers, or servants attending a person of rank or importance; train of attendants or retainers 0
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Origin of retinue
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English retinue < Middle French, noun use of feminine past participle of retenir to retain
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Parts of speech for Retinue
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
retinue popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% 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.
retinue usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for retinue
noun retinue
- clientage — a body of clients; clientele.
- company — A company is a business organization that makes money by selling goods or services.
- cortege — A cortege is a procession of people who are walking or riding in cars to a funeral.
- crew — The crew of a ship, an aircraft, or a spacecraft is the people who work on and operate it.
- following — the act of following.
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