dependent (subs.) Copy link Outline 1. clĭens, ntis, c. (strictly, a client at Rome)2. assecla, m. (often in bad sense)3. umbra (a humble guest, brought by a great man) • dependent (subs.): 1. clĭens, ntis, c. (strictly, a client at Rome): old and faithful d.s, fidi veteresque cl., Sall.: Caes.: v. client. 2. assecla, m. (often in bad sense): flatterers and d.s, assentatores a.que, Cic. 3. umbra (a humble guest, brought by a great man): Hor. Phr.: a body of d.s, clientēla; in this sense, usu. pl.: Caes.: Sall.