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View usage for: (peɪtrən) Word forms: plural patrons1. countable nounA patron is a person who supports and gives money to artists, writers, or musicians. Catherine the Great was a patron of the arts and sciences. [+ of] Synonyms: supporter, friend, champion, defender More Synonyms of patron 2. countable nounThe patron of a charity, group, or campaign is an important person who allows his or her name to be used for publicity. Fiona and Alastair have become patrons of the National Missing Person's Helpline. [+ of] 3. countable nounThe patrons of a place such as a pub, bar, or hotel are its customers. [formal]Synonyms: customer, client, buyer, frequenter More Synonyms of patron patron in British English 1 (ˈpeɪtrən) noun1. a person, esp a man, who sponsors or aids artists, charities, etc; protector or benefactor 2. a customer of a shop, hotel, etc, esp a regular one 3. patron saint 4. (in ancient Rome) the protector of a dependant or client, often the former master of a freedman still retaining certain rights over him 5. Christianity a person or body having the right to present a member of clergy to a benefice Derived forms patronal (pəˈtrəʊnəl) adjective patronly (ˈpatronly) adjective Word origin C14: via Old French from Latin patrōnus protector, from pater father patron in British English 2 French (patrɔ̃) nouna man who owns or manages a hotel, restaurant, or bar patron in British English 3 (ˈpætərn) noun Irish a variant spelling of pattern2 patron in American English (ˈpeɪtrən) noun1. a person empowered with the granting of an English church benefice 3. a person corresponding in some respects to a father; protector; benefactor 4. a person, usually a wealthy and influential one, who sponsors and supports some person, activity, institution, etc. the patrons of the orchestra 5. a regular customer, as of a store 6. in ancient Rome, a person who had freed a slave but still retained a certain paternal control over the slave SIMILAR WORDS: ˈsponsor Word origin ME patroun < OFr patrun, patron < ML & L: ML(Ec) patronus, patron saint, patron < L, a protector, defender < pater, father (peɪtrən) Word forms: (regular plural) patrons noun( Retail: Service) The patrons of a store, hotel, or restaurant are its customers, especially those customers who visit regularly. The food outlets and restaurants needed to tailor meals to patrons by researching their preferences. In the survey, patrons of the restaurant can rate their levels of satisfaction about the food and drinkthey consumed and the service provided. The patrons of a store, hotel, or restaurant are its customers, especially those customers whovisit regularly. Examples of 'patron' in a sentencepatron British English: patron NOUN A patron is a person who supports and gives money to artists, writers, or musicians. She was a patron of the arts and sciences. - American English: patron
- Brazilian Portuguese: patrono
- Chinese: > 资助人艺术家、作家、音乐家等的
- European Spanish: mecenas
- French: mécène
- German: Förderer
- Italian: benefattore
- Japanese: >後援者芸術家などの
- Korean: 후원자
- European Portuguese: patrono
- Latin American Spanish: mecenas
Chinese translation of 'patron' n (c) - (= customer) [of pub, hotel]
主顾(顧) (zhǔgù) (位, wèi) - (= benefactor) [of charity, campaign, group]
赞(贊)助人 (zànzhùrén) (位, wèi) patron of the arts 提倡艺(藝)术(術)的人 (tíchàng yìshù de rén)
Definition a person who financially supports artists, writers, musicians, or charities Catherine the Great was a patron of the arts and sciences. Definition a regular customer of a shop, hotel, etc. Like so many of its patrons, he could not resist the food at the Savoy. Additional synonymsDefinition a person who upholds or defends a cause or course of action He was a strong advocate of free market policies. Synonyms supporter, spokesman or woman or person, champion, defender, speaker, pleader, campaigner, promoter, counsellor, backer, proponent, apostle, apologist, upholder, proposer Definition a person who gives financial or other support I was looking for a backer to assist me in the attempted buy-out. Synonyms supporter, second, ally, angel (informal), patron, promoter, subscriber, underwriter, helper, benefactorDefinition a person who supports a person or institution by giving money In his old age he became a benefactor of the arts. Synonyms supporter, friend, champion, defender, sponsor, angel (informal), patron, promoter, contributor, backer, helper, subsidizer, philanthropist, upholder, well-wisher Additional synonymsDefinition a person who buys The buyer has to put down a 10% deposit. Synonyms consumer, client, user, patron, shopper, purchaserDefinition someone who defends a person or cause He received acclaim as a champion of the oppressed. Synonyms defender, guardian, patron, backer, protector, upholder, vindicator Definition a customer The company requires clients to pay substantial fees in advance. Synonyms customer, consumer, buyer, patron, shopper, habitué, patienta strong defender of human rights Synonyms supporter, champion, advocate, sponsor, follower, patron, apologist, upholder, vindicator Synonyms regular visitor, fan, regular, client, haunter, patron, regular customer, habituéDefinition a patron or supporter the Friends of Birmingham Royal Ballet Synonyms supporter, ally, associate, sponsor, advocate, patron, backer, partisan, protagonist, benefactor, adherent, well-wisher Definition someone legally appointed to manage the affairs of another person, such as a child or other vulnerable person He regards himself as a guardian of traditional values. Synonyms keeper, champion, defender, guard, trustee, warden, curator, protector, warder, custodian, preserver Definition a frequent visitor to a place They were habitués of this bar. Synonyms frequent visitor, regular (informal), frequenter, regular patron, constant customer Younger children may need a helper. Synonyms assistant, partner, ally, colleague, supporter, mate, deputy, second, subsidiary, aide, aider, attendant, collaborator, auxiliary, or woman or person">henchman or woman or person, right-hand man or woman or person, adjutant, helpmate, coadjutor, abettorHe is a philanthropist and patron of the arts. Synonyms humanitarian, patron, benefactor, giver, donor, contributor, altruist, almsgiver Additional synonymsDefinition a supporter of a cause an active protagonist of his country's membership of the EU Synonyms supporter, leader, champion, advocate, exponent, mainstay, prime mover, standard-bearer, moving spirit, torchbearer Definition a person or thing that protects She was seen by many as a protector of liberty. Synonyms defender, champion, guard, guardian, counsel, advocate, patron, safeguard, bodyguard, benefactor, guardian angel, tower of strength, knight in shining armour (humorous) crowds of Christmas shoppers Synonyms buyer, customer, client, purchaserDefinition a person or group that promotes another person or group in an activity or the activity itself, either for profit or for charity the new sponsors of the world championships Synonyms backer, patron, promoter, angel (informal), guarantor |