patron

US /ˈpetrən/

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UK /'peɪtrən/

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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Person buying products or services of a business

He was a patron of the store and went there every day

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Someone who donates to an organization or activity

This year our university has a wealthy businessman as our main patron

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, or activity.

The gallery was founded thanks to the generous patronage of local businesses.

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)(In ancient Rome) a patrician who gave protection and support to a client.

In ancient Rome, wealthy patrons supported artists and writers.

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A saint who is considered a special guardian of a place, activity, or group of people.

Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.

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Islam: Empire of Faith

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Islam: Empire of Faith

Süleyman was also a great patron of the arts.
Süleyman was also a great patron of the arts.
And he was a very demanding patron,
And he was a very demanding patron,

Are You Being Charged More Than Everyone Else?

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Are You Being Charged More Than Everyone Else?

to become a two cents patron.
to become a two cents patron.

Is Airbnb Dying?

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Is Airbnb Dying?

to become a Two Cents patron.
to become a Two Cents patron.

How Rich People Hide Their Money

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How Rich People Hide Their Money

to become a Two Cents patron.
to become a Two Cents patron.

Pope Francis Dies: His Unique Approach to Leading the Catholic Church | WSJ

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Pope Francis Dies: His Unique Approach to Leading the Catholic Church | WSJ

He took the name of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of the poor, the first Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas, and the Southern Hemisphere.
He took the name of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of the poor, the first Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas, and the Southern Hemisphere.
Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of the poor, the first Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas, and the Southern Hemisphere.
Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of the poor, the first Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas, and the Southern Hemisphere.

14. The Mother of All Forums: Civic Architecture in Rome under Trajan

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14. The Mother of All Forums: Civic Architecture in Rome under Trajan

He puts a temple to his patron goddess, Minerva,
He puts a temple to his patron goddess, Minerva,

13. The Prince and the Palace: Human Made Divine on the Palatine Hill

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13. The Prince and the Palace: Human Made Divine on the Palatine Hill

And he placed in that forum a temple of his patron goddess
And he placed in that forum a temple of his patron goddess
Minerva; his patron goddess was Minerva,
Minerva; his patron goddess was Minerva,

Paper Topics: Discovering the Roman Provinces and Designing a Roman City

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Paper Topics: Discovering the Roman Provinces and Designing a Roman City

name of Celsus, C-e-l--s-u-s--was the patron of
name of Celsus, C-e-l--s-u-s--was the patron of

12. The Creation of an Icon: The Colosseum and Contemporary Architecture in Rome

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12. The Creation of an Icon: The Colosseum and Contemporary Architecture in Rome

patron, so that when Agrippina decided
patron, so that when Agrippina decided
patron.
patron.

11. Notorious Nero and His Amazing Architectural Legacy

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11. Notorious Nero and His Amazing Architectural Legacy

the patron and his architects.
the patron and his architects.
as I look at it, that what the patron and
as I look at it, that what the patron and