clientèle

/klɑɪˈɑntɛl/ or /kliːˈɑntɛl/

Definitions

1. noun

the regular customers of a business, especially a hotel, restaurant, or store

“The hotel’s clientèle was known for its high standards and loyalty.”

2. noun

a social class or group of people of a particular status or position in society

“The aristocracy formed the upper clientèle of the city’s social hierarchy.”

Synonyms

  • customer base
  • patronage

Antonyms

  • outsider
  • stranger