1. plural of clientage; the state or condition of being a client; a body or group of clients collectively
Usage: formal; often used in historical or political contexts
2. in ancient Rome, the relationship between a patron and their clients; the system of mutual obligations between patrons and dependents
Usage: historical; archaic

Examples

• The senator's political power rested on his extensive clientages throughout the region.
• Roman clientages formed the backbone of social and economic organization in the empire.
• The merchant maintained strong clientages by offering fair prices and reliable service.
• Historical records document the complex network of clientages in medieval feudal systems.
• The firm's success depended on cultivating loyal clientages across multiple industries.