clientele
2 synonyms for clientele, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The customers or clients of a business, especially considered as a group with shared habits or tastes.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
How to use clientele
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
loyal clientele
attract a clientele
upscale clientele
Etymology
Borrowed from French clientèle, ultimately from Latin cliens, "client."
Full origin of clientele →Frequently asked questions
What does “clientele” mean?
The word “clientele” means the customers or clients of a business, especially considered as a group with shared habits or tastes. In plain terms, a collective term for a business's customers, viewed as a group.
How do you pronounce “clientele”?
“Clientele” is pronounced kleye-uhn-TEHL (/ˌklaɪ.ənˈtɛl/ in IPA).
How do you use “clientele” in a sentence?
Here is “clientele” used in a sentence: “The restaurant built up a loyal clientele over the years.”
What part of speech is “clientele”?
“Clientele” is a noun.
Where does the word “clientele” come from?
The word “clientele” comes from Latin. Borrowed from French clientèle, ultimately from Latin cliens, "client.".
Is “clientele” a common word?
“Clientele” is an uncommon word in modern English.
