die Gefolgsleute
Translation
followers, retainers, henchmen
Examples
Der Anführer versammelte seine Gefolgsleute.
The leader gathered his followers.
Grammar Patterns
((die)) Gefolgsleute ((of sb.)) the followers (of sb.) The leader gathered his followers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Anhänger, die Untergebenen; Antonyms: die Gegner, die Feinde
Etymology
A compound of 'Gefolge' (entourage, from 'folgen' - to follow) and 'Leute' (people). Literally 'entourage people'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Gefolgs-' (from 'follow') + 'leute' (people) = 'following people'.