patronization

pa·tron·ize

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pey-truh-nahyz, pa‐]
- /ˈpeɪ trəˌnaɪz, ˈpæ‐/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pey-truh-nahyz, pa‐]
- /ˈpeɪ trəˌnaɪz, ˈpæ‐/

Definitions of patronization word

verb with object patronization to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage; trade with. 1
verb with object patronization to behave in an offensively condescending manner toward: a professor who patronizes his students. 1
verb with object patronization to act as a patron toward (an artist, institution, etc.); support. 1
noun patronization the act of being a patron or supporter 0
noun patronization the fact of patronizing or being patronized; condescension 0

See all 5 definitions of patronization

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Origin of patronization

First appearance:

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

First recorded in 1580-90; patron + -ize

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Parts of speech for Patronization

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Patronization

patronization popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

patronization usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for patronization

noun patronization

auspice — patronage or guidance (esp in the phrase under the auspices of)
condescendence — a statement of facts presented by the plaintiff in a cause
cronyism — If you accuse someone in authority of cronyism, you mean that they use their power or authority to get jobs for their friends.
high horse — a haughty attitude or temper; a contemptuous manner.

All 4 Synonyms of patronization

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