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- Dictionarypatronage/ˈpatrənɪdʒ/
noun
- 1. the support given by a patron: "the arts could no longer depend on private patronage" Similar
- 2. the power to control appointments to office or the right to privileges: "recruits are selected on merit, not through political patronage" Similar
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PATRONAGE definition: 1. the support given to an organization by someone: 2. the power of a person to give someone an…. Learn more.
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. the new branch library is expected to have a heavy patronage. 5. a.
noun. a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient. synonyms: condescension, disdain. see more.
noun. the financial support or business provided to a store, hotel, or the like, by customers, clients, or paying guests. Synonyms: trade, commerce, custom. patrons collectively; clientele. the control of or power to make appointments to government jobs or the power to grant other political favors. offices, jobs, or other favors so controlled.
the power of a person to give someone an important job or position: Patronage is a potent force if used politically. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Backing, supporting & defending. adopt. advocacy. affirmation. ally yourself to/with someone. argumentation. badge. bail out. bang/beat the drum idiom. bet. champion. non-critical.
Patronage is the support and money given by someone to a person or a group such as a charity. ...government patronage of the arts. American English : patronage / ˈpæt-, ˈpeɪtrənɪdʒ /
1. The support or encouragement of a patron, as for an institution or cause. 2. Support or encouragement proffered in a condescending manner: Our little establishment has finally been deemed worthy of the bank's patronage. 3. The trade given to a commercial establishment by its customers: Shopkeepers thanked Christmas shoppers for their patronage.
Patronage Definition. The function or status of a patron. Support, encouragement, sponsorship, etc. given by a patron. Support or encouragement proffered in a condescending manner.
noun. /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/, /ˈpeɪtrənɪdʒ/ [uncountable] the support, especially financial, that is given to a person or an organization by a patron. Patronage of the arts comes from businesses and private individuals. Want to learn more?
the system by which an important person gives help or a job to someone in return for their support. the support that a person gives a store, restaurant, etc. by spending money there. See patronage in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: patronage. Definition of patronage noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary.
