noun

clients

clients, customers

The lawyer has many clients.

The lawyer has many clients.

We provide services to our clients.

We provide services to our clients.

a client of ((sb./sth.)) He is a client of a large law firm.

Synonyms: customer, patron, consumer

From Latin 'cliens', meaning 'follower' or 'dependent'.

A 'client' typically seeks professional services (lawyer, accountant), whereas a 'customer' usually buys goods.

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