retinue

As nouns the difference between harem and retinue

is that harem is harem while retinue is a group of servants or attendants, especially of someone considered important.

As nouns the difference between retinue and acolyte

is that retinue is a group of servants or attendants, especially of someone considered important while acolyte is (ecclesiastical) one who has received the highest of the four minor orders in the catholic church, being ordained to carry the wine, water and lights at mass.

As nouns the difference between retinue and family

is that retinue is a group of servants or attendants, especially of someone considered important while family is (lb) a group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood or marriage); for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

As an adjective family is

suitable for children and adults.

Retinue is a related term of court.

As a noun retinue

is a group of servants or attendants, especially of someone considered important.

As a proper noun court is

(us) an abbreviated term of respect for any court ("the court").

As nouns the difference between follower and retinue

is that follower is (literally) one who follows, comes after another while retinue is a group of servants or attendants, especially of someone considered important.

Retinue is a related term of staff.

As a noun retinue

is a group of servants or attendants, especially of someone considered important.

As a proper noun staff is

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As nouns the difference between retinue and suite

is that retinue is a group of servants or attendants, especially of someone considered important while suite is (l) (group of connected rooms).

Retinue is a related term of associates.

As a noun retinue

is a group of servants or attendants, especially of someone considered important.

As a verb associates is

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Retinue is a related term of followers.

As nouns the difference between retinue and followers

is that retinue is a group of servants or attendants, especially of someone considered important while followers is .

Retinue is a related term of following.

As nouns the difference between retinue and following

is that retinue is a group of servants or attendants, especially of someone considered important while following is a group of followers, attendants or admirers; an entourage.

As an adjective following is

coming next, either in sequence or in time.

As a preposition following is

after, subsequent to.