patronage Browse the words alphabetically around "patronage" See entries that contain "patronage" |
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| | Syllables: | | pa-tron-age |
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 | Part of Speech | | noun |
 | Pronunciation | | pe trE nihj
pae trE nihj |
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Definition | 1. | the financial or other support given to a business establishment by its customers or clients. |
| | Example | | This firm appreciates your patronage. |
| | Crossref. Syn. | | backing |
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Definition | 2. | the support, guardianship, or sponsorship provided by patrons, as of artistic endeavors, museums, and the like. |
| | Crossref. Syn. | | aegis , backing |
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Definition | 3. | the power to award government jobs, contracts, and favors, esp. to political allies, or the jobs and the like that are so awarded. |
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| | Related Words | | favor , cultivation , aid , following , advocacy |