patron
patron Lexical Profile
patron Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, or artistic activity.
"The wealthy industrialist became a generous patron of the city's symphony orchestra and art museum."
A customer, especially a regular one, of a store, restaurant, hotel, library, or other establishment.
"Library patrons may borrow up to ten books at a time with a valid membership card."
A Christian saint regarded as the special heavenly protector or guardian of a particular person, place, occupation, or activity.
"Saint Christopher has long been venerated as the patron of travelers."
• Rhymes for patron
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old French patron, from Latin patronus ('protector, defender, former master of a freedman'), derived from pater ('father'). In ancient Rome, a patronus was a citizen of high rank who offered legal protection and financial support to lower-status dependents (clientes) in exchange for their loyalty and political backing.