American Dictionary
Definition patron in American English
patron
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈpeɪtrən/
1
someone who uses a particular restaurant, bar, or other business
2
someone who supports the work of writers, artists, musicians, etc. especially by giving them money
Example
He was an enthusiastic patron of the arts.
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2.1
a famous person who supports an organization and allows it to use their name in its advertising
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