Entourage

Noun

Definition: A group of people attending or surrounding an important person.

Synonyms: Retinue, Followers, Posse

Antonyms: Individual, Loner

Examples:

The celebrity arrived with his entourage of bodyguards and personal assistants.
The politician's entourage included advisors, staff members, and journalists.

Mnemonics:

Remember 'entourage' as a group of people surrounding an important person.

Etymology:

Origin:

From French word 'entourer' (to surround), derived from Old French 'entourn', from 'en-' (around) and 'tour' (turn). It entered English in the late 18th century.

Historical Usage:

The word has been used consistently since its entry into English to refer to a group of people accompanying or surrounding a person of importance.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"In the entourage of"

Explanation:

Being part of the group surrounding an individual, often used to describe close associates or advisors.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Using 'entourage' to refer to any group of people, regardless of their connection to an important person.

Explanation:

While 'entourage' can refer to any group, its core definition relates to a group surrounding an important person.