| Front | patronage |
|---|---|
| Back | BrE /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/NAmE /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/BrE /ˈpeɪtrənɪdʒ/NAmE /ˈpeɪtrənɪdʒ/ noun [uncountable]1 the support, especially financial, that is given to a person or an organization by a patronPatronage of the arts comes from businesses and private individuals. 2 the system by which an important person gives help or a job to sb in return for their support 3 (especially NAmE) the support that a person gives a shop/store, restaurant, etc. by spending money there |
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