Patronage (Noun)
Meaning 1
The business given to a commercial establishment by its customers; "even before noon there was a considerable patronage".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
(politics) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 4
Customers collectively; "they have an upper class clientele".
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Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
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Meaning 5
The act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The new restaurant owes its success to the patronage of influential food critics who praised its unique cuisine.
- The foundation's patronage of the arts program allowed it to provide scholarships to talented young musicians.
- Her loyalty to the company earned her the patronage of the CEO, who appointed her to a key management position.
- The film's patronage of liberal values was criticized by conservative groups who deemed it biased.
- The small business received valuable patronage from the local community, which helped it stay afloat during the economic downturn.