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- Dictionarypatronage/ˈpatrənɪdʒ/
noun
- 1. the support given by a patron: "the arts could no longer depend on private patronage" Similar
- 2. the power to control appointments to office or the right to privileges: "recruits are selected on merit, not through political patronage" Similar
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PATRONAGE definition: 1. the support given to an organization by someone: 2. the power of a person to give someone an…. Learn more.
1. : advowson. 2. : the support or influence of a patron. the patronage of science by universities. 3. : kindness done with an air of superiority. The prince deigned to bestow his patronage on the composer. 4. : business or activity provided by patrons. the new branch library is expected to have a heavy patronage. 5. a.
a condescending manner or attitude in granting favors, in dealing with people, etc.; condescension: an air of patronage toward his business subordinates. the position, encouragement, influence, or support of a patron, as toward an artist, institution, etc.
PATRONAGE meaning: 1. the support given to an organization by someone: 2. the power of a person to give someone an…. Learn more.
Patronage is the support and money given by someone to a person or a group such as a charity.
If you give a store or business your support (financial or otherwise) as a customer or client, you are giving them your patronage. Great philanthropists are often known for their patronage, or financial support, of the arts.
patronage. ( ˈpætrənɪdʒ) n. 1. a. the support given or custom brought by a patron or patroness. b. the position of a patron. 2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (in politics) a. the practice of making appointments to office, granting contracts, etc. b. the favours so distributed. 3. a. a condescending manner.
patronage. noun. /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/, /ˈpeɪtrənɪdʒ/ [uncountable] the support, especially financial, that is given to a person or an organization by a patron. Patronage of the arts comes from businesses and private individuals. Want to learn more?
the system by which an important person gives help or a job to someone in return for their support. the support that a person gives a store, restaurant, etc. by spending money there. See patronage in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: patronage. Definition of patronage noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary.
PATRONAGE meaning: 1 : money and support that is given to an artist, organization, etc.; 2 : support that is given to a business, library, etc., by buying its goods or using its services.
