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Courtier: meaning, definitions and examples

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courtier

 

[ หˆkษ”หrtiษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

royal court

A courtier is a person who is often in attendance at the court of a king or queen, especially one who has a high rank and participates in the administration or governance of a royal household.

Synonyms

adviser, attendant, counselor, nobleman

Examples of usage

  • The courtier advised the king on matters of state.
  • She was known as a skilled courtier in the royal court.
Context #2 | Noun

historical context

In historical contexts, a courtier refers to a person who was a member of the royal court, often serving as a companion or confidant to the monarch.

Synonyms

court attendant, court official

Examples of usage

  • The courtier was well-versed in etiquette and protocol.
  • He aspired to become a courtier in the royal household.

Translations

Translations of the word "courtier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cortesรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฐเคฌเคพเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hofdame

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ istana

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะดะฒะพั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dworzanin

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅปท่‡ฃ (ใฆใ„ใ—ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท courtisan

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cortesano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saray mensubu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ถ์ • ์‚ฌ๋žŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชุดุงุฑ ุงู„ุจู„ุงุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dvoล™an

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dvoran

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ่‡ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dvorjan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hirรฐmaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั€ะฐะน า›ั‹ะทะผะตั‚ะบะตั€ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒ™แƒแƒชแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saray adamฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cortesano

Etymology

The word 'courtier' originated from the Old French word 'courteor' which meant one who attends the court. It was commonly used in medieval times to refer to those who were part of the royal court and had influence or authority. Courtiers played important roles in the social and political life of the court, acting as advisers, diplomats, and companions to the monarch. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a broader meaning beyond just the royal court, referring to individuals who are skilled in navigating social and political circles.

See also: courter, courtesy, courting, courtroom, courts, courtship, courtyard.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,970, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.