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Word: Patron
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English: from Old French, from Latin patronus ‘protector of clients, defender’, from pater, patr- ‘father’
ˈpeɪtr(ə)n
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause
Short Definition:supporter of organization, cause, etc.
Examples:- a celebrated patron of the arts
a customer of a shop, restaurant, etc., especially a regular one
Short Definition:customer of shop, restaurant, etc.
Examples:- we surveyed the plushness of the hotel and its sleek, well-dressed patrons
a patrician in relation to a client.
Short Definition:patrician in relation to client
a person or institution with the right to grant a benefice to a member of the clergy.
Short Definition:person or institution granting benefice to member of clergy
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