retinue n. + Add to list US //ˈɹɛtəˌnu// UK //ɹˈɛtɪnjˌuː// ret·inue Archaic SynonymsEtymology Synonyms cortegeentouragesuiteOriginOFRretenue→MEretenue→ENretinue From Middle English retenue, from Old French retenue, past participle of retenir (“retain”). Doublet of ritenuto.