clientele

[ klahy-uhn-tel, klee-ahn- ]

noun

1. the clients or customers, as of a professional person or shop, considered collectively; a group or body of clients:

   This jewelry store has a wealthy clientele.

2. dependents or followers.

clientele

/ ˌkliːɒnˈtɛl; ˈklaɪəntɪdʒ /

noun

1. customers or clients collectively

Word History and Origins

Origin of clientele¹

1555–65; < Latin clientēla, equivalent to client- ( client ) + -ēla collective noun suffix; clientele ( def 1 ) probably < French clientèle < Latin

Word History and Origins

Origin of clientele¹

C16: from Latin clientēla, from cliēns client

Example Sentences

A digital turf war erupted over Hydra’s displaced clientele.

From Salon

Regarding clientele, diners in the UK seem to be more open minded in trying different flavors or cuisines, whereas New Yorkers know exactly what they want and they are going to find it.

From Salon

“It’s so absolute attention can be paid to form and alignment,” Hughes says, adding that her clientele ranges from age 12 to 93.

From Los Angeles Times

"They had some very famous clientele there. It was central in a lot of drama and storylines of TOWIE."

From BBC

It's an institution in the territory - known for its food and celebrity clientele.

From BBC

Related Words

• audience
• constituency