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cli·ent / ˈklīənt/ • n. 1. a person or organization using the services of a lawyer or other professional person or company. ∎  a person receiving social or medical services. ∎  (also client state) a nation that is dependent on another, more powerful nation.2. Comput. (in a network) a desktop computer or workstation that is capable of obtaining information and applications from a server. ∎  (also client application or program) a program that is capable of obtaining a service provided by another program.3. (in ancient Rome) a plebeian under the protection of a patrician. ∎ archaic a dependent; a hanger-on.DERIVATIVES: cli·ent·ship / -ˌship/ n.

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