courtier

noun3

1. •
   A person in attendance at a royal court.

   • By the Lord, Horatio, this three years I have taken note of it, the age is grown so picked that the toe of the peasant comes so near the heel of the courtier he galls his kibe. — 1599
2. •
   A person who flatters in order to seek favour.

   • The world’s richest person, not known for his humility, is still learning the cutthroat courtier politics of Donald Trump’s inner circle — and his ultimate influence remains an open question. — 2024
3. •
   Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Asian genus Sephisa.