Clientele
/ˌkliːənˈtɛl/
Definitions
The group of people who regularly use the services of a business, organization, or professional.
/ˌkliːənˈtɛl/
Group of customers
The boutique attracted a sophisticated clientele.
💡 Simply: Imagine a fancy restaurant where the same people eat there all the time. Those regular customers are the restaurant's clientele. It's like a special club of people who love a place or service.
👶 For kids: The people who always go to a store or a restaurant.
More Examples
His law firm had a diverse clientele.
How It's Used
"The salon boasts a loyal clientele of high-profile individuals."
"The lawyer's clientele consisted mainly of corporations."
From French clientele, from client, from Latin cliens "dependent, retainer, client".
The word's use has remained consistent, referring to a group of clients or customers, primarily in formal contexts.
Memory tip
Think 'client' + 'elite' – a select group of important customers.