noun🔗ShareA patron; a protector."The wealthy businessman acted as the padrone, donating generously to the local school to ensure its future. "personjobbusinesssocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe master of a small coaster in the Mediterranean."The padrone steered his small coaster into the bustling port, expertly navigating between the larger ships. "nauticaljobpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA man who imports, and controls the earnings of, Italian labourers, street musicians, child beggars, etc."The police arrested the padrone for exploiting the young boys he brought over from Italy to work as street performers. "personjobbusinesseconomysocietyhistoryinhumanworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
