Canadian English Meaning of patronage

patronage

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Definitions and Meaning of patronage in English

Wordnet

patronage (n)

the act of providing approval and support

customers collectively

a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

(politics) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support

the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers

Wordnet

patronage (v)

support by being a patron of

be a regular customer or client of

Webster

patronage (n.)

Special countenance or support; favor, encouragement, or aid, afforded to a person or a work; as, the patronage of letters; patronage given to an author.

Business custom.

Guardianship, as of a saint; tutelary care.

The right of nomination to political office; also, the offices, contracts, honors, etc., which a public officer may bestow by favor.

The right of presentation to church or ecclesiastical benefice; advowson.

Webster

patronage (v. t.)

To act as a patron of; to maintain; to defend.

FAQs About the word patronage

patronage

the act of providing approval and support, customers collectively, a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient, (politics) grant

sponsorship,Aegis,backing,funding,aid,assistance,auspices,bankrolling,Aegis,Encouragement

No antonyms found.

patron saint => Patron saint, patron => patron, patrology => Patrology, patrolmen => patrolmen, patrolman => Police officer,