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Definition of courtier

courtier

/ˈkɔːr.ti.ɚ/
cour · ti · er
Plural:courtiers
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Adjective:courtierly
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• noun

1

A person who attends a royal court as a companion, adviser, or official to a monarch or other member of royalty.

Example

"The ambitious courtier spent years cultivating influence within the king's inner circle at the palace."

2

A person who flatters or seeks to curry favor with someone of superior power, wealth, or status.

Example

"The billionaire was constantly surrounded by eager courtiers hoping to secure funding for their personal ventures."

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• Nearby Words

courtesan
courtesy
courthouse
courtier
courtliness
courtly
courtroom

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into Middle English from Anglo-Norman and Old French 'courtier', derived from 'court' (royal residence or assembly), which traces back to Latin 'cohors' meaning an enclosed yard or retinue.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Courtier. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/courtier
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