clientele

American  

[klahy-uhn-tel, klee-ahn-] / ˌklaɪ ənˈtɛl, ˌkli ɑn- /

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.

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clientele British  

/ ˌkliːɒnˈtɛl, ˈklaɪəntɪdʒ /

noun

1. customers or clients collectively

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Etymology

Origin of clientele

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

Example Sentences

Designers cater to an extremely exclusive clientele able to purchase pieces for thousands of dollars intended for red carpets, galas, weddings or other public events.

From Barron's

Elm Wealth’s Victor Haghani and James White have a sophisticated clientele for their money management firm.

From The Wall Street Journal

Millington said it attracts a younger clientele than the restaurant’s usual dinner crowd.

From The Wall Street Journal

Given the bar's usually youthful clientele, questions were also being raised about the possible presence of minors at the time of the tragedy.

From Barron's

At the same time, private-equity firms are increasingly looking to buy up wealth-management businesses, attracted by the industry’s stable clientele, recurring revenue and relatively low investment costs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• audience
• constituency