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   pa·tron·age

   /ˈpatrənəj/

   noun

   • 1. the support given by a patron: "the arts could no longer depend on private patronage" Similar sponsorshipbackingfundingfinancingphilanthropypromotionfurtherancehelpaidassistancesupportguarantyencouragementchampionshipadvocacydefenseprotectionguardianshipaegisauspices
   • 2. the power to control appointments to office or the right to privileges: "recruits are selected on merit, not through political patronage" Similar power of appointmentright of appointmentfavoritismnepotismpartisanshippartialitypreferential treatmentthe old boy network
   • 3. a patronizing or condescending manner: "a twang of self-satisfaction—even patronage—about him" Similar condescensionpatronizingdeigningstoopingdisdaindisrespectscorncontemptmockerysnobberysnobbishnessrare:patronization
   • 4. the regular business given to a store, restaurant, or public service by a person or group: "the direct train link was ending because of poor patronage" Similar customtradebusinesscommercetraffickingshoppingbuyingpurchasing
   • 5. (in ancient Rome) the rights and duties or the position of a patron.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, from patron ‘protector, advocate’ (see patron).

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › pronunciation › englishPATRONAGE | Pronunciation in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   How to pronounce patronage. UK /ˈpæt.rə.nɪdʒ/ /ˈpeɪ.trən.ɪdʒ/. US /ˈpæt.rə.nɪdʒ/ /ˈpeɪ.trən.ɪdʒ/. More about phonetic symbols. Sound-by-sound pronunciation. UK /ˈpæt.rə.nɪdʒ/ patronage. Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio. /p/ as in. Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio.

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   patronage. noun. pa· tron· age ˈpa-trə-nij ˈpā- Synonyms of patronage. 1. : advowson. 2. : the support or influence of a patron. the patronage of science by universities. 3. : kindness done with an air of superiority. The prince deigned to bestow his patronage on the composer. 4. : business or activity provided by patrons.

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6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPATRONAGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   patronage. noun [ U ] uk / ˈpæt.rə.nɪdʒ / / ˈpeɪ.tr ə n.ɪdʒ / us / ˈpæt.rə.nɪdʒ / / ˈpeɪ.tr ə n.ɪdʒ / patronage noun [U] (SUPPORT) Add to word list. the support given to an organization by someone: The charity enjoys the patronage of many prominent local business people. mainly disapproving.

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   What is the pronunciation of 'patronage' in English? en. volume_up. patronage = es. volume_up. encomienda. Translations Pronunciation Translator Phrasebook open_in_new. volume_up. patronage {noun} /ˈpætɹənɪdʒ/, /ˈpeɪtɹənədʒ/, /ˈpeɪtɹənɪdʒ/ Phonetics content data source explained in this page. Collocations. volume_up. patronage appointments.

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