patronage
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/ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
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/ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
noun
R
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.
R
The practice of giving jobs or favors in return for support.
The mayor's patronage system rewarded loyal supporters with government jobs.
R
The act of being a regular customer at a business.
Your patronage helps our small bookstore stay in business.
translation
Support, especially money, given by a person or group to help someone or something.; The practice of giving jobs or favors in return for support.; The act of being a regular customer at a business.
Word Forms
Plural
patronages