patronage

CEFRC1

/ˈpeɪtɹənɪd͡ʒ/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Support given by customers, money, or influence.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Customers collectively; clientele; business.

Examples

  • Isamu Kobayashi received the patronage of Rohan Koda.

  • We really thank you for your patronage.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˈpætɹənɪd͡ʒ/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The act or state of being a customer of some business.

  2. The act of providing approval and support; backing; championship.

  3. A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient; condescension; disdain.

More examples

In context

  • Thank you for your patronage.

  • His vigorous patronage of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives.

  • The restaurant had "Thank you for your patronage!" printed on its take-out bags.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English patronage, from Old French patronage (modern French patronage). Equivalent to patron + -age. Piecewise doublet of patternage.