/ˈklaɪənt/
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Translation
A person or company that pays someone else for a service, such as a lawyer or a designer.
Word origin
From Latin cliens, a citizen of Rome who was under the care of a richer protector.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- cliens
Grammar
Gender
Pluralclients
Examples
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"Client" is the person paying for the work.
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"Clients" is the plural, meaning many of them.
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"Client" is used for services, not for things you buy in a shop.
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