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patron
—patron /ˈpeɪ.trən/
Ⅰ noun [C] (SUPPORTER) ► F0 a person or group that supports an activity or organization, especially by giving money: » The Princess Royal is a well-known patron of several charities.Thesaurus+: ↑Supporters, members and defenders , ↑Believers and non-believers
Ⅱ noun [C] FORMAL (CUSTOMER) ► F0 a person who uses a particular shop, restaurant, hotel, etc., especially regularly: » Will patrons kindly note that this shop will be closed on 17 July .→ SYNONYM CUSTOMER(Cf. ↑customer)Thesaurus+: ↑People who buy things , ↑Traders, merchants and entrepreneurs |