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clientele

 

[ ˌkliː.ɒnˈtel ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business

The clients or customers of a business.

Synonyms

customers, guests, patrons, visitors

Examples of usage

  • The hotel's clientele consists mainly of business travelers.
  • The restaurant's clientele has been steadily growing since it opened.
Context #2 | Noun

social

A group of clients or customers regularly served by a business or professional person.

Synonyms

client base, customer base, patronage

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer's clientele includes several high-profile individuals.
  • The boutique has a loyal clientele that keeps coming back.

Translations

Translations of the word "clientele" in other languages:

🇵🇹 clientela

🇮🇳 ग्राहक वर्ग

🇩🇪 Kundschaft

🇮🇩 klien

🇺🇦 клієнтура

🇵🇱 klientela

🇯🇵 顧客

🇫🇷 clientèle

🇪🇸 clientela

🇹🇷 müşteri kitlesi

🇰🇷 고객층

🇸🇦 زبائن

🇨🇿 klientela

🇸🇰 klientela

🇨🇳 客户群

🇸🇮 stranke

🇮🇸 viðskiptavinir

🇰🇿 клиенттер

🇬🇪 კლიენტურა

🇦🇿 müştərilər

🇲🇽 clientela

Etymology

The word 'clientele' originated in the mid-16th century from the French word 'clientèle', which comes from the Latin word 'cliens' meaning 'dependent'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the clients or customers of a business or professional person. The term has been widely used in business contexts to describe the people who regularly use the services or products offered.

See also: client, clients.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,994, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.