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US/ˈpeɪ.trən/
UK/ˈpeɪ.trən/
a person who gives money or support to artists or a charity; also a customer of a shop or library
In context
The rich merchant was a generous patron of young painters.
The library is free for all patrons with a valid card.
The princess is the official patron of several children's charities.
Words that go with patron
noun + preposition
- patron of the artsa person who gives money to support artistsThe banker was a generous patron of the arts.
noun + noun
- patron sainta saint believed to protect a place or groupSaint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.
adjective + noun
- wealthy patrona rich person who supports artists or causesThe young painter found a wealthy patron in Paris.
- regular patrona customer who often visits the same placeThe waiter knew every regular patron by name.
- royal patrona member of a royal family who supports a charityThe charity's royal patron attended the opening night.