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- [pah-trawn]
- /pɑˈtrɔn/
- /ˈpeɪ.trən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pah-trawn]
- /pɑˈtrɔn/
Definitions of patron word
- noun plural patron (in Mexico and the southwestern U.S.) a boss; employer. 1
- noun patron financial backer 1
- noun patron supporter 1
- noun patron of bar, restaurant 1
- countable noun patron A patron is a person who supports and gives money to artists, writers, or musicians. 0
- countable noun patron The patron of a charity, group, or campaign is an important person who allows his or her name to be used for publicity. 0
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Origin of patron
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Medieval Latin, Latin patrōnus legal protector, advocate (Medieval Latin: lord, master), derivative of pater father. See pattern
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Parts of speech for Patron
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
patron popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
patron usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for patron
noun patron
- abider — to remain; continue; stay: Abide with me.
- admirer — If you are an admirer of someone, you like and respect them or their work very much.
- almsgiver — a person who gives alms
- altruist — a person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (opposed to egoist).
- apologist — An apologist is a person who writes or speaks in defence of a belief, a cause, or a person's life.
Antonyms for patron
noun patron
- grande dame — a usually elderly woman of dignified or aristocratic bearing.
- housemother — a woman in charge of a residence, especially for children, students, or young women, who acts as hostess, chaperon, and occasionally as housekeeper.
- matron — a married woman, especially one who is mature and staid or dignified and has an established social position.
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