courtier

noun

cour·​tier ˈkȯr-tē-ər How to pronounce courtier (audio)
ˈkȯrt-yər,
ˈkȯr-chər
1
: one in attendance at a royal court
2
: one who practices flattery

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Despite these hurdles, as Charles and Queen Camilla move on to the next leg of their tour in Samoa, courtiers will be pleased with the outcome of the royal couple's visit Down Under, a veteran royal observer says. Simon Perry, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024 Mattel, on Friday, unveiled a new Diwali special Barbie Doll dressed by Indian courtier Anita Dongre. Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024 His ride is tricked out with oversized conference tables, enough seating for an entourage of courtiers and a golden throne (really). Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 Outside the world of corsets and courtiers, Coughlan has gone full-on fashion plate on the red carpet and off: a chilli-red blazer dress by Stella McCartney was a standout. Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for courtier 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of courtier was in the 14th century

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“Courtier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courtier. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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courtier

noun
court·​ier
ˈkōrt-ē-ər,
ˈkȯrt-
1
: a person in attendance to a ruler at a royal court
2
: a person who practices flattery

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