Meaning & use
cortege
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A solemn procession, especially one accompanying a funeral, or a train of attendants accompanying an important person.
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The funeral cortege moved slowly through the silent streets.
A cortege of dignitaries followed the president into the state dinner.
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Borrowed from French, where "cortège" originally referred to the retinue accompanying a royal or important figure.
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