clientele

Definition

The body or class of people who frequent an establishment or purchase a service, especially when considered as forming a more-or-less homogeneous group of clients in terms of values or habits; a group of specific clients collectively.

Etymology

Borrowed from French clientèle, ultimately from Latin cliēns (English client).

Example Sentences

• "Helen's clientele encompasses a broad range of different ages, races and social statuses."
• "The bars’ clientèle called Foucault “Herr Doktor”."
• "Due to its mixed clientele over the years, the Record Rack has a varied product array."

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