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- pronunciation:
- klaI
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
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| definition 1: |
one who pays for the services of another, esp. those of a lawyer or other professional.
The lawyer met with her client to talk about their first day in court.That talent agency has several big stars as their clients.- similar words:
- consumer, customer, patron
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| definition 2: |
one who is subject to the assistance of a government or private welfare agency, esp. by virtue of being poor.
The agency was established to provide services to welfare clients.- synonyms:
- dependent
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| definition 3: |
a nation that is dependent on or under the patronage of another; client state.
These countries were clients of the superpowers during the Cold War.- similar words:
- dependent, satellite, subordinate
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| related words: |
patient, prospect |
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