cortege

Definitions

A solemn procession, especially one accompanying a funeral.

A train of attendants or followers accompanying an important person.

Examples

The funeral cortege moved slowly through the narrow streets of the village.

A long cortege of dignitaries followed the carriage as it made its way to the palace.

Synonyms

procession retinue entourage train escort cavalcade attendants

Antonyms

individual loner solitary leader outcast straggler independent