patron

CEFRB2

/ˈpeɪ.tɹən/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A customer or a person who supports an artist or organization.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An influential, wealthy person who supported an artist, craftsman, a scholar or a noble.

Examples

  • Frederick the Great was the patron of many artists.

  • He's been a patron of this store for many years.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate.

  2. A guardian or intercessor; synonym of patron saint.

  3. A customer, as of a certain store or restaurant.

More examples

In context

  • The patron appreciates genuine antiques.

  • St. Joseph is the patron of many different places.

  • This car park is for patrons only.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

As a generous blank of the arts, she donated millions to the museum.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English patroun, patrone, from Old French patron, from Latin patrōnus, derived from pater (“father”). Doublet of padrone, Patronus, patroon, and pattern.