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   Pa·tron·age

   /ˈpatrənəj/

   

   noun

   • 1. the support given by a patron: "the arts could no longer depend on private patronage" Similar sponsorshipbackingfundingfinancingphilanthropypromotionfurtherancehelpaidassistancesupportguarantyencouragementchampionshipadvocacydefenseprotectionguardianshipaegisauspices
   • 2. the power to control appointments to office or the right to privileges: "recruits are selected on merit, not through political patronage" Similar power of appointmentright of appointmentfavoritismnepotismpartisanshippartialitypreferential treatmentthe old boy network
   • 3. a patronizing or condescending manner: "a twang of self-satisfaction—even patronage—about him" Similar condescensionpatronizingdeigningstoopingdisdaindisrespectscorncontemptmockerysnobberysnobbishnessrare:patronization
   • 4. the regular business given to a store, restaurant, or public service by a person or group: "the direct train link was ending because of poor patronage" Similar customtradebusinesscommercetraffickingshoppingbuyingpurchasing
   • 5. (in ancient Rome) the rights and duties or the position of a patron.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, from patron ‘protector, advocate’ (see patron).

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   What does patronage mean?

   • Notwithstanding her popularity and patronage, she died in France in great obscurity and penury. Patronage definition: the financial support or business provided to a store, hotel, or the like, by customers, clients, or paying guests.. See examples of PATRONAGE used in a sentence.

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   What is patronage in philanthropy?

   • loading examples... If you give a store or business your support (financial or otherwise) as a customer or client, you are giving them your patronage. Great philanthropists are often known for their patronage, or financial support, of the arts.

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   What is a patron?

   • patrons collectively; clientele. the control of or power to make appointments to government jobs or the power to grant other political favors. offices, jobs, or other favors so controlled. the distribution of jobs and favors on a political basis, as to those who have supported one's party or political campaign.

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   What is patronage of the Arts?

   • the support, especially financial, that is given to a person or an organization by a patron Patronage of the arts comes from businesses and private individuals. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words. Try it for free as part of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app

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   Patronage is the support or influence of a patron, or the power to distribute jobs or favors. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and related entries of patronage.

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   Patronage is the support given to an organization, the power to appoint someone, or the business of customers. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and synonyms of patronage with Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Patronage is the support given to an organization, the power to appoint someone, or the business of customers. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and synonyms of patronage with Cambridge Dictionary.

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   noun. the financial support or business provided to a store, hotel, or the like, by customers, clients, or paying guests. Synonyms: trade, commerce, custom. patrons collectively; clientele. the control of or power to make appointments to government jobs or the power to grant other political favors. offices, jobs, or other favors so controlled.

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   Definitions of patronage. noun. the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers. “even before noon there was a considerable patronage ” synonyms: trade. see more. noun. customers collectively. synonyms: business, clientele. see more. verb. be a regular customer or client of. synonyms: keep going, patronise, patronize, support.

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   Patronage is the support, especially financial, that is given to a person or an organization by a patron. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, such as arts, politics, or business, with pictures and pronunciation.

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    5 days ago · Patronage is the support and money given by someone to a person or a group, such as a charity. It can also mean the power to appoint to office or grant favors, especially in politics, or a condescending manner or attitude.