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View usage for: (pætrənɪdʒ, peɪt-) uncountable noun [oft with poss]Patronage is the support and money given by someone to a person or a group such as a charity. ...government patronage of the arts in Europe. [+ of] The event was under the patronage of the Prince of Wales. More Synonyms of patronage patronage in British English (ˈpætrənɪdʒ) noun1. a. the support given or custom brought by a patron or patroness b. the position of a patron 2. (in politics)a. the practice of making appointments to office, granting contracts, etc b. the favours so distributed 3. a. a condescending manner b. any kindness done in a condescending way 4. Christianity the right to present a member of the clergy to a benefice patronage in American English (ˈpeɪtrənɪdʒ; ˈpætrənɪdʒ) noun1. a. the function or status of a patron b. support, encouragement, sponsorship, etc. given by a patron 2. goodwill, favor, courtesy, etc. shown to people considered inferior; condescension 3. a. patrons collectively; clientele b. business; trade; custom 4. a. the power to appoint to office or grant other favors, esp. political ones b. the distribution of offices or other favors through this power c. the offices, etc. thus distributed Word origin OFr: see patron & -age Examples of 'patronage' in a sentencepatronage Moreover, Stella's place at Angel House, with the patronage of Rachel Esthart that went with it, made for envy.He was no longer the editor but she no longer needed his patronage.The patronage of the powerful could cut ten years of struggle off her climb to the top. In other languagespatronage British English: patronage NOUN Patronage is the support and money given by someone to a person or a group such as a charity. ...government patronage of the arts. - American English: patronage
- Brazilian Portuguese: patrocínio
- Chinese: 赞助
- European Spanish: patrocinio
- French: soutien
- German: Förderung
- Italian: patronato
- Japanese: >後援チャリティーなどへの
- Korean: 후원
- European Portuguese: patrocínio
- Latin American Spanish: patrocinio
Definition the support or custom given by a patron Charles II set about reviving royal patronage of the arts. Synonyms sponsorship championship benefaction a system based on corruption and political patronage Definition a condescending manner exuding all the patronage that was to be expected from a descendant of doges Synonyms patronizing deigning snobbishness Definition the support or custom given by a patron I am withdrawing my patronage from your hotel. SeebackupAdditional synonymsDefinition mental tendency, esp. prejudice There were fierce attacks on the BBC for alleged political bias. Synonyms prejudice, leaning, bent, tendency, inclination, penchant, intolerance, bigotry, propensity, favouritism, predisposition, nepotism, unfairness, predilection, proclivity (formal), partiality, narrow-mindedness, proneness, one-sidedness Definition commercial activity young people seeking a career in business Synonyms trade, selling, trading, industry, manufacturing, commerce, dealings, merchandisingDefinition customers or clients collectively This pub has a mixed clientele. Synonyms customers, market, business, following, trade, regulars, clients, patronageDefinition the buying and selling of goods and services They have made their fortunes from industry and commerce. Synonyms trade, business, dealing, exchange, traffic, merchandisingDefinition scorn I will treat that remark with the contempt it deserves. Synonyms scorn, despite (archaic), disdain, mockery, derision, disrespect, disregard, contumely (literary) Definition a feeling of superiority and dislike She looked at him with disdain. Synonyms contempt, dislike, scorn, arrogance, indifference, sneering, derision, hauteur, snobbishness, contumely (literary), haughtiness, superciliousness The encouragement of trade will benefit the process of economic reform. Synonyms promotion, backing, support, boost, endorsement, stimulation, advocacy, furtheranceDefinition adoption or support the leadership's espousal of the causes of reform and nationalism Synonyms support, backing, defence, championing, taking up, promotion, embracing, maintenance, adoption, advocacyDefinition the practice of giving special treatment to a person or group Accusations of political favouritism abound. Synonyms bias, preference, nepotism, preferential treatment, partisanship, jobs for the boys (informal), partiality, one-sidedness Definition the act of helping Thanks very much for your help. Synonyms assistance, aid, support, service, advice, promotion, guidance, cooperation, helping hand Additional synonymsThe judge was accused of partiality. Synonyms bias, preference, prejudice, favouritism, predisposition, partisanshipdedicated to the promotion of new ideas and research Synonyms encouragement, backing, support, development, progress, boosting, advancement, advocacy, cultivation, espousal, furtherance, boosterism social and educational snobbery Synonyms arrogance, airs, pride, pretension, condescension, snobbishness, snootiness (informal), side (British, slang), uppishness (British, informal) Definition amount of custom or commercial dealings The ministry has control over every aspect of foreign trade. Synonyms commerce, business, transactions, buying and selling, dealing, exchange, traffic, truck, barterDefinition trade, esp. of an illicit kind traffic in illicit drugs Synonyms trade, dealing, commerce, buying and selling, business, exchange, truck, dealings, peddling, barter, doings |