patron

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA: /ˈpeɪt(ʃ)rən/, SAMPA: /"peIt(S)r@n/
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Noun

Singular patron

Plural patrons

1. a supporter

   John, a well known patron of the arts, donated a large sum of money to the local museum last summer.

2. a customer
3. a property owner who hires a contractor for construction works

Related words

• patronage
• patroness
• patronize