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   patron

   /ˈpeɪtr(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause: "a celebrated patron of the arts" Similar sponsorbackerfinanciersubsidizerunderwriterguarantorbenefactor/benefactresscontributorsubscriberdonorphilanthropistpromoterfriendhelpersupporterupholderadvocatechampionprotectorinformal:angelrare:Maecenas
   • ▪ a distinguished person who takes an honorary position in a charity: "the Mental Health Foundation, of which Her Royal Highness is Patron"
   • 2. a customer of a shop, restaurant, etc., especially a regular one: "we surveyed the plushness of the hotel and its sleek, well-dressed patrons" Similar customerclientfrequentershopperbuyerpurchaserconsumerdineruservisitorguestmember of the audience/crowdclienteleinformal:regular
   • 3. a patrician in relation to a client.
   • ▪ the former owner and (frequently) protector of a freed slave.
   • 4. a person or institution with the right to grant a benefice to a member of the clergy. historical British

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, from Latin patronus ‘protector of clients, defender’, from pater, patr- ‘father’.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   The meaning of PATRON is a person chosen, named, or honored as a special guardian, protector, or supporter. How to use patron in a sentence.

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   Patron definition: a person who is a customer, client, or paying guest, especially a regular one, of a store, hotel, or the like.. See examples of PATRON used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPATRON definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   patron. A patron is a person who supports and gives money to artists, writers, or musicians. The patron of a charity, group, or campaign is an important person who allows his or her name to be used for publicity. The patrons of a place such as a pub, bar, or hotel are its customers.

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   One that supports, protects, or champions someone or something, such as an institution, event, or cause; a sponsor or benefactor: a patron of the arts. 2. A customer, especially a regular customer. 3. (also pä-trōn′) The owner or manager of an establishment, especially a restaurant or an inn of France or Spain. 4.

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   A patron supports someone or something. A patron of a business supports the business by being a loyal customer. A patron of the arts helps support starving artists — financially, not with food rations.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpatron noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of patron noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Patron definition: One that supports, protects, or champions someone or something, such as an institution, event, or cause; a sponsor or benefactor.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPATRON | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    PATRON definition: 1. someone who supports and gives money to artists, writers, musicians, etc: 2. a customer at a…. Learn more.

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    patron meaning, definition, what is patron: someone who supports the activities of a...: Learn more.