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clientele

/ˌklaɪ.ənˈtɛl/
cli · en · tele
Plural:clienteles
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• noun

1

The clients, customers, or patrons of a professional person, shop, hotel, or other business considered collectively.

Example

"The upscale restaurant attracts a wealthy clientele from across the city."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 19th century from French clientèle, from Latin clientela ('patronage' or 'body of clients'), derived from cliens ('dependent' or 'follower').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clientele. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clientele
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