attendants

Those who serve

Attendants is the plural of attendant, a person who waits on or assists others.

Flight attendants serve passengers on aircraft.

Parking attendants manage vehicles.

The word can also function as an adjective meaning accompanying: the attendant circumstances, attendant risks.

The noun often implies a service role with some formality or official capacity.

entourage

retinue

Attendants of dignitaries

train · suite · companions · courtiers · bodyguards · entourage · posse · staff · household · royal household

service

steward

Manager for another

bellhop · usher · doorman · server · waitstaff · hostess · receptionist · housekeeper · maid · butler

helper

assistant

One who aids another

deputy · lieutenant · understudy · apprentice · squire · retainer · orderly · second · caregiver · companion

ceremony

bridesmaids

Female wedding attendants

page boy · altar boys · acolytes · pallbearers · train bearer · maid of honor · best man · wedding party · processional · matron of honor

Categories
Opposites
hierarchical role

attendantsbosses

Managers or raised studs

masters · employers · supervisors · superiors · commanders

centrality/prominence

attendantsprincipals

Chief school administrators

honorees · bride and groom · bride · groom · stars

service relationship

attendantspatrons

Regular supporters or customers

customers · clients · guests · patients · recipients

Phrases
Family

attendant, attendance, nonattendance

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