Meaning & Definition of Patronage in English
English⟶
Patronage
/pætrənɪʤ/
noun
1. The act of providing approval and support
- "His vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"
synonym:
- backing,
- backup,
- championship,
- patronage
2. Customers collectively
- "They have an upper class clientele"
synonym:
- clientele,
- patronage,
- business
3. A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
synonym:
- condescension,
- disdain,
- patronage
4. (politics) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support
synonym:
- patronage
5. The business given to a commercial establishment by its customers
- "Even before noon there was a considerable patronage"
synonym:
- trade,
- patronage
verb
1. Support by being a patron of
synonym:
- patronage
2. Be a regular customer or client of
- "We patronize this store"
- "Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could"
synonym:
- patronize,
- patronise,
- patronage,
- support,
- keep going
Examples of using
We really thank you for your patronage.