Entourage

/ˌɑntʊˈrɑʒ/ noun

Definition

A group of assistants, companions, or followers who travel with an important person like a celebrity, politician, or royal.

Etymology

From French 'entourage,' derived from 'entourer' meaning 'to surround,' combining 'en-' (in) and 'tour' (turn). It literally means 'surrounding' and refers to people grouped around someone.

Kelly Says

Medieval kings had enormous entourages—not just for company, but because traveling with hundreds of servants and guards was literally how you showed your power and wealth to other kingdoms!

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