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pa·tron
 patron
- pronunciation:
- peI
tr
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| definition 1: |
a person who buys the goods or services of a business establishment, esp. a regular customer or client of a shop, hotel, restaurant, or the like.
The couple were steady patrons, and the owner was anxious to see that they were satisfied with their meal.- synonyms:
- customer, regular
- similar words:
- buyer, client, frequenter, habitué, shopper
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| definition 2: |
a person who acts as a guardian, supporter, or sponsor, as of an artist or an artistic group or institution.
She is a great patron of the arts and has provided the financial backing for numerous art exhibits as well as plays.- synonyms:
- backer, benefactor, friend, sponsor, supporter
- similar words:
- advocate, connection, contributor, donor, father, guardian, philanthropist, promoter
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| related words: |
account, adherent, angel, assistant, champion, consumer, exponent, guest, visitor |
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