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clients'

|cli/ents|

B1

/ˈklaɪənts/

(client)

service user

Base FormPluralVerb
clientclientsclienting
Etymology
Etymology Information

'client' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'cliens', where 'cliens' meant 'follower' or 'dependent'.

Historical Evolution

'cliens' transformed into the Old French word 'client', and eventually became the modern English word 'client' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'follower or dependent', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person or organization using the services of a lawyer or other professional person or company'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

possessive form of 'clients', indicating something belonging to or associated with multiple clients.

The clients' feedback was overwhelmingly positive.

Last updated: 2025/02/10 00:33