patronage

noun uncountable

UK /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/

1
help or money that is given to a person or organization
He enjoyed the patronage of many literary enthusiasts.
Synonyms and related words
Support for ideas, plans or people
support
championship
backing
1. 1a
  used in a negative way for talking about help, especially in the form of a job, that is given to people in return for their support
  The reforms are intended to halt political patronage and corruption.
  Synonyms and related words
  Help
  help
  contribution
  assistance
2
formalthe use of a restaurant, hotel, or other business
Bar patronage increases when no-smoking areas are provided.
Synonyms and related words
Staying in a hotel or guest house
bookable
book in
booking

单词	patronage
释义	patronage noun uncountable UK /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/ DEFINITIONS2 1 help or money that is given to a person or organization He enjoyed the patronage of many literary enthusiasts. Synonyms and related words Support for ideas, plans or people support championship backing 1a used in a negative way for talking about help, especially in the form of a job, that is given to people in return for their support The reforms are intended to halt political patronage and corruption. Synonyms and related words Help help contribution assistance 2 formalthe use of a restaurant, hotel, or other business Bar patronage increases when no-smoking areas are provided. Synonyms and related words Staying in a hotel or guest house bookable book in booking patronage noun uncountable US /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/ DEFINITIONS2 1 help or money that is given to a person or organization He enjoyed the patronage of many literary enthusiasts. Synonyms and related words Support for ideas, plans or people support championship backing 1a used in a negative way for talking about help, especially in the form of a job, that is given to people in return for their support The reforms are intended to halt political patronage and corruption. Synonyms and related words Help help contribution assistance 2 formalthe use of a restaurant, bar, or other business Bar patronage increases when nonsmoking areas are provided. Synonyms and related words Staying in a hotel or guest house bookable book in booking
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