nounπShareOne who protects or supports; a defender or advocate."The local library's generous patrons regularly donate books and funds to support the school's reading program. "personbusinesssocietyorganizationfinancelawcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn influential, wealthy person who supported an artist, craftsman, a scholar or a noble."The wealthy businessman was a patron of the local art school, donating generously to its program. "artroyalpersonhistoryculturefinancebusinesssocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA customer, as of a certain store or restaurant."This car park is for patrons only."businesspersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(Roman law) A protector of a dependent, especially a master who had freed a slave but still retained some paternal rights."After freeing his slave, Marcus remained the patron, retaining some authority over the former slave's life. "historylawsocietyfamilypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who has gift and disposition of a benefice."The new teacher was a generous patron of the school's art program, donating supplies and time. "religionjoborganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA padrone."The new student was hesitant to approach the patron of the tutoring center, a stern-faced woman who ran the program. "personjobbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA property owner, a landlord, a master. (Compare patroon.)"The new patron of the apartment building is making improvements to the common areas. "propertypersonbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be a patron of; to patronize; to favour."The school librarian patronized the local bookstore, frequently buying books for the children's section. "businessfinanceeconomysocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo treat as a patron."The teacher patronized the struggling student, patiently explaining the difficult concept step-by-step. "businesscommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
