attendant

noun

One who attends; one who works with or watches over someone or something.

A servant or valet.

That which accompanies or follows.

(law) One who owes a duty or service to another.

(chiefly archaic) A visitor or caller; one who attends (is present at or regularly goes to) some event or place.

adjective

Going with; associated; concomitant.

(law) Depending on, or owing duty or service to.

Roots

tendotend- · Latin · stretch

Synonyms for attendant

trainbearern accompanyingadj stewardn stewardessn bellmann bellhopn bellboyn chaperonn footboyadj usheretten hostessn janitorn assistantn concomitantadj

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Where does attendant come from?

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