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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

retinue

/rɪˈtɪnwə/ noun · British & US
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What does retinue mean?

noun

A group of people who accompany and serve a person of high rank, especially a monarch. A following or retinue of people, often in a subordinate or servile capacity.

Example

"The queen's retinue of ladies-in-waiting accompanied her to the ceremony."

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