Clientism: the cultivation of dependent client groups, who in exchange for freebies (usually granted from public funds) can be counted on to tout the Provider's cause at critical moments.
A politcal chief gives freebies (like free TV for all those below poverty line) to cultivate a client-support base that will support him/her at critial moments.
The ongoing tussle between "red shirts" and "yellow shirts" in Thailand is a good example of two opposing factions created by clientism.
The ongoing tussle between "red shirts" and "yellow shirts" in Thailand is a good example of two opposing factions created by clientism.
by Poligar May 6, 2010
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Thank goodness for client natural selection. Even after just one conversation it was clear that client would have been a real pain to work with!
by bobo76 November 21, 2013
Get the client natural selection mug.A very very very short girl, who always manages to show up right on time... or one minute late...
You should totally argue with Cilke!!! She will totally flip her shit, and that is very amusing.
She is a bragging bitch, who always seeks trouble.
You can ALWAYS spot her, eating a Bueno...
In other words a lovely little fella
You should totally argue with Cilke!!! She will totally flip her shit, and that is very amusing.
She is a bragging bitch, who always seeks trouble.
You can ALWAYS spot her, eating a Bueno...
In other words a lovely little fella
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2) Possibly a musical instrument.. but probably not.
2) Possibly a musical instrument.. but probably not.
1) "My clinet is coming over... I mean client."
2) "I like to play my clinet when it exists, it rarely does."
2) "I like to play my clinet when it exists, it rarely does."
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"Did you see the clickerdoodles Nancy got on her email marketing campaign? Those stats are off the charts!"
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Get the chikera mug.A person that is both a fan of Twenty Øne Piløts and BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan). The term is made up by combining the names of the respective fandoms known as the Clique and Army. They are known to be trustworthy, kind, smart and lovable.
Clikarmys follow me!
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