patronage
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/ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
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/ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
Support, especially money, given by a person or group to help someone or something.
The museum's patronage comes from local businesses and generous donors.
美術館の支援は地元企業と寛大な寄付者から来ています。
The practice of giving jobs or favors in return for support.
The mayor's patronage system rewarded loyal supporters with government jobs.
市長の恩顧制度は忠実な支持者に政府の職で報いました。
The act of being a regular customer at a business.
Your patronage helps our small bookstore stay in business.
あなたのご愛顧が私たちの小さな書店の営業を支えています。