Clientage (Noun)
Meaning
Relation of a client to a patron.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The young artist built a strong clientage with the wealthy art collector who had been supporting her work for years.
- Through their mutual friends, the struggling musician managed to establish a clientage with a renowned record producer.
- The historian's research focused on the social dynamics of clientage in ancient Rome, particularly between the patrician class and the plebeians.
- After completing his apprenticeship, the skilled craftsman developed a loyal clientage of customers who sought his expertise in woodworking.
- The charismatic politician built a large clientage of devoted supporters who were rewarded for their loyalty with various government positions.