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Translation

client, customer

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Word origin

From Latin cliens ('a dependant', a citizen under the protection of a patron in ancient Rome). The word travelled through French client into most European languages, and English client and clientele come from the same source.

Origin
Latin, via French
Root
cliens
English cognates
client, clientele

Examples

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The shop has many loyal customers.

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The customer is always right.

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He smiled at every customer.

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This word is taught in chapter 14, lesson 7: kliento, klubo, cedi and 7 more words.