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entourage

entourage, circle of associates

noun ahn-too-RAHZH Rare
People & Society Relationships

Origin: French entourer (to surround)

Also means

surroundings

Usage Note

Entourage refers to the group of people habitually around a public figure or leader — advisers, friends, and assistants. The word passed into English with essentially the same meaning. In French it can also refer more generally to one's immediate social circle or even one's surroundings.

Examples

"Le président voyage toujours avec son entourage."

Natural Translation

The president always travels with his entourage.

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