patron

[ pey-truhn ]

/ ˈpeɪ trən /

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noun

a person who is a customer, client, or paying guest, especially a regular one, of a store, hotel, or the like.

a person who supports with money, gifts, efforts, or endorsement an artist, writer, museum, cause, charity, institution, special event, or the like: a patron of the arts; patrons of the annual Democratic dance.

a person whose support or protection is solicited or acknowledged by the dedication of a book or other work.

patron saint.

Roman History. the protector of a dependent or client, often the former master of a freedman still retaining certain rights over him.

Ecclesiastical. a person who has the right of presenting a member of the clergy to a benefice.

Origin of patron

1250–1300; Middle English <Medieval Latin, Latin patrōnus legal protector, advocate (Medieval Latin: lord, master), derivative of paterfather. See pattern

OTHER WORDS FROM patron

pa·tron·al, pa·tron·ly, adjectivepa·tron·dom, pa·tron·ship, nounpa·tron·less, adjectivesub·pa·tron·al, adjective

Words nearby patron

patrologist, patrology, patrol torpedo boat, patrol wagon, patrolwoman, patron, patronage, patroness, patronize, patronizing, patronne

Definition for patron (2 of 2)

patrón

[ pah-trawn ]

/ pɑˈtrɔn /

noun, plural pa·tron·es [pah-traw-nes]. /pɑˈtrɔ nɛs/. Spanish.

(in Mexico and the southwestern U.S.) a boss; employer.

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Example sentences from the Web for patron

I hardly spoke to every patron, but there may have been some validity to his assessment.
I Ate Potato Pancakes Til I Plotzed|Emily Shire|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The artist came down and stood beside his patron to assess things.
Great Renaissance Art Thrived Amid Filth|Nick Romeo|December 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Michelangelo tricked his patron about the David, but sometimes he was forcibly reminded who paid the bills.
Great Renaissance Art Thrived Amid Filth|Nick Romeo|December 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He was a scion of immense wealth, a civil rights activist, and an art collector and patron.
This Republican Loved Taxes & Modern Art|Scott Porch|November 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST

At the time, last March, the then-46-year-old Omidyar was being heralded as a patron saint of the financially beleaguered newsbiz.
Journalists + eBay Billionaire = Chaos. The Troubles at Pierre Omidyar’s First Look Media|Lloyd Grove|November 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Cecil confidently thought and said of the intriguing woman who managed his patron.
Beauchamp's Career, Complete|George Meredith
Mr. Gurney was a patron of the Turf and a genuine lover of old English sports, but he was never known to bet.
Norfolk Annals|Charles Mackie
Every extra service to one patron means a deficiency of service to other patrons.
The Itching Palm|William R Scott
May I make so bold as to ask, sir, whether you are a patron of literature?
Richard Carvel, Complete|Winston Churchill
A similar testimony may be borne to Franois de Seckingen, his illustrious friend and patron.
History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century (Volume 1)|J. H. Merle D'Aubign

British Dictionary definitions for patron (1 of 3)

patron¹

/ (ˈpeɪtrən) /

noun

a person, esp a man, who sponsors or aids artists, charities, etc; protector or benefactor

a customer of a shop, hotel, etc, esp a regular one

See patron saint

(in ancient Rome) the protector of a dependant or client, often the former master of a freedman still retaining certain rights over him

Christianity a person or body having the right to present a clergyman to a benefice

Derived forms of patron

patronal (pəˈtrəʊnəl), adjectivepatronly, adjective

Word Origin for patron

C14: via Old French from Latin patrōnus protector, from pater father

British Dictionary definitions for patron (2 of 3)

patron²

/ French (patrɔ̃) /

noun

a man, who owns or manages a hotel, restaurant, or bar

British Dictionary definitions for patron (3 of 3)

patron³

/ (ˈpætərn) /

noun

Irish a variant spelling of pattern 2

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释义	patron [ pey-truhn ] / ˈpeɪ trən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR patron ON THESAURUS.COM noun a person who is a customer, client, or paying guest, especially a regular one, of a store, hotel, or the like. a person who supports with money, gifts, efforts, or endorsement an artist, writer, museum, cause, charity, institution, special event, or the like: a patron of the arts; patrons of the annual Democratic dance. a person whose support or protection is solicited or acknowledged by the dedication of a book or other work. patron saint. Roman History. the protector of a dependent or client, often the former master of a freedman still retaining certain rights over him. Ecclesiastical. a person who has the right of presenting a member of the clergy to a benefice. Origin of patron 1250–1300; Middle English <Medieval Latin, Latin patrōnus legal protector, advocate (Medieval Latin: lord, master), derivative of paterfather. See pattern OTHER WORDS FROM patron pa·tron·al, pa·tron·ly, adjectivepa·tron·dom, pa·tron·ship, nounpa·tron·less, adjectivesub·pa·tron·al, adjective Words nearby patron patrologist, patrology, patrol torpedo boat, patrol wagon, patrolwoman, patron, patronage, patroness, patronize, patronizing, patronne Definition for patron (2 of 2) patrón [ pah-trawn ] / pɑˈtrɔn / noun, plural pa·tron·es [pah-traw-nes]. /pɑˈtrɔ nɛs/. Spanish. (in Mexico and the southwestern U.S.) a boss; employer. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for patron I hardly spoke to every patron, but there may have been some validity to his assessment. I Ate Potato Pancakes Til I Plotzed\|Emily Shire\|December 17, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The artist came down and stood beside his patron to assess things. Great Renaissance Art Thrived Amid Filth\|Nick Romeo\|December 3, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Michelangelo tricked his patron about the David, but sometimes he was forcibly reminded who paid the bills. Great Renaissance Art Thrived Amid Filth\|Nick Romeo\|December 3, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He was a scion of immense wealth, a civil rights activist, and an art collector and patron. This Republican Loved Taxes & Modern Art\|Scott Porch\|November 19, 2014\|DAILY BEAST At the time, last March, the then-46-year-old Omidyar was being heralded as a patron saint of the financially beleaguered newsbiz. Journalists + eBay Billionaire = Chaos. The Troubles at Pierre Omidyar’s First Look Media\|Lloyd Grove\|November 15, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Cecil confidently thought and said of the intriguing woman who managed his patron. Beauchamp's Career, Complete\|George Meredith Mr. Gurney was a patron of the Turf and a genuine lover of old English sports, but he was never known to bet. Norfolk Annals\|Charles Mackie Every extra service to one patron means a deficiency of service to other patrons. The Itching Palm\|William R Scott May I make so bold as to ask, sir, whether you are a patron of literature? Richard Carvel, Complete\|Winston Churchill A similar testimony may be borne to Franois de Seckingen, his illustrious friend and patron. History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century (Volume 1)\|J. H. Merle D'Aubign British Dictionary definitions for patron (1 of 3) patron¹ / (ˈpeɪtrən) / noun a person, esp a man, who sponsors or aids artists, charities, etc; protector or benefactor a customer of a shop, hotel, etc, esp a regular one See patron saint (in ancient Rome) the protector of a dependant or client, often the former master of a freedman still retaining certain rights over him Christianity a person or body having the right to present a clergyman to a benefice Derived forms of patron patronal (pəˈtrəʊnəl), adjectivepatronly, adjective Word Origin for patron C14: via Old French from Latin patrōnus protector, from pater father British Dictionary definitions for patron (2 of 3) patron² / French (patrɔ̃) / noun a man, who owns or manages a hotel, restaurant, or bar British Dictionary definitions for patron (3 of 3) patron³ / (ˈpætərn) / noun Irish a variant spelling of pattern 2 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to patron advocate, benefactor, backer, leader, philanthropist, fan, sponsor, supporter, friend, well-wisher, customer, buyer, client, shopper, head, angel, helper, guardian, partisan, sympathizer
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patron

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Definition for patron (2 of 2)

noun, plural pa·tron·es [pah-traw-nes]. /pɑˈtrɔ nɛs/. Spanish.

Example sentences from the Web for patron

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