attendant; member of a retinue; entourage member
Refers to a person who accompanies a high-ranking official, diplomat, or dignitary as part of their official party. Often used in political or diplomatic contexts.
He attended the conference as a member of the president's entourage.
The foreign minister visited Japan accompanied by several attendants.
He accompanied the president to the US as a member of the entourage.
She served as an attendant to the foreign minister.
随員 refers to an individual person in the entourage, whereas 随行 refers to the act of accompanying or to the accompanying party as a whole.
counter for people
Compound of 随 (follow, accompany) and 員 (member, personnel). The term is used in formal, often governmental, settings.