ˈret ə nˌ(y)ü noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English retenue, from Middle French, from feminine of retenu, past participle of retenir to retain — more at retain
: the body of retainers who follow a prince or other distinguished person : a train of attendants : suite
the largest retinue ever to accompany a candidate for the vice-presidency — R.H.Rovere
a retinue of slave-servants — J.R.Perkins
a school for a devoted retinue of students — Stuart MacClintock
there were two assisting priests, and a retinue of altar boys — Mary Deasy