Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
courtier
noun
/ˈkɔːrtiər/
Definition
A courtier is a person who attends the court of a sovereign or other royal personage.
Examples
- The courtier bowed deeply before the queen.
- In the palace, he was known as a clever courtier, always able to anticipate the monarch’s needs.
- Historically, many courtiers were skilled in arts and diplomacy.
Meaning
The term often implies someone who flatters, serves, or seeks favor from a royal or aristocratic figure.
Synonyms
- Adviser
- Attendant
- Noble
- Patron
- Favor-seeker
