padrone (Meaning)

Wordnet

padrone (n)

an owner or proprietor of an inn in Italy

an employer who exploits Italian immigrants in the U.S.

Webster

padrone (n.)

A patron; a protector.

The master of a small coaster in the Mediterranean.

A man who imports, and controls the earnings of, Italian laborers, street musicians, etc.

Synonyms & Antonyms of padrone

padrone Sentence Examples

  1. The padrone of the vineyard surveyed his lush vines with pride.
  2. The stern padrone demanded unwavering obedience from his employees.
  3. The padrone's luxurious villa overlooked the picturesque Italian countryside.
  4. The young padrone inherited his father's fortune and became the richest man in town.
  5. The padrone's reputation for generosity was well-known, and the poor often sought his help.
  6. The ruthless padrone exploited his workers, paying them meager wages.
  7. The rebellious padrone defied the local authorities, leading to his arrest.
  8. The cunning padrone used underhanded tactics to acquire vast wealth.
  9. The padrone's cruel treatment of animals aroused widespread outrage.
  10. The padrone's legacy lived on long after his death, inspiring both admiration and contempt.

FAQs About the word padrone

an owner or proprietor of an inn in Italy, an employer who exploits Italian immigrants in the U.S.A patron; a protector., The master of a small coaster in the M

innkeeper, patron, landlord, boniface, taverner,hotelier, hosteller, hosteler,hotelman

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The padrone of the vineyard surveyed his lush vines with pride.

The stern padrone demanded unwavering obedience from his employees.

The padrone's luxurious villa overlooked the picturesque Italian countryside.

The young padrone inherited his father's fortune and became the richest man in town.