Clientele: meaning, definitions and examples
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clientele
[ ˌkliː.ɒnˈtel ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.
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.
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