/ˈklaɪənt/

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Meaning

A person or company that pays someone else for a service, such as a lawyer or a designer.

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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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This word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 1: client, appreciate, beg and 7 more words.