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ONT-oor-ahzh/ˈɒnturɑːʒ/

An entourage is a group of people who travel with and support an important person: an entourage of; in someone's entourage. Retinue is a close formal twin; staff is everyday and wider. Name the entourage only as the source names the roles, then the year. Mix-up: entourage vs tour; entourage vs entrance; do not write entourage for a random crowd at a gate.

Meaning

A group of people who travel with and support an important person.

Examples

• “Name the entourage only as the source names the roles, then the year, the history paper said.”
• “The minister arrived with an entourage, which is still a named group — quote the size if given.”

Good to know

an entourage of; in someone's entourage. Close: retinue / aides. Trap: tour / entrance / a street crowd. History, media, and citizenship. Travelling support group — name the principal and the roles.

Near in meaning

retinue, aides, accompanying staff

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