patron — a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or activity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or activity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpeɪtrən/
Korean meaning: 후원자, 원조자
Korean pronunciation: 페이-트런 (강세: 페이)
Example Sentences
- The billionaire became a patron of young inventors after watching too many superhero movies.
- As a patron of this coffee shop, I demand they name a drink after me!
- The museum's patron donated millions to support contemporary art exhibitions.
patron
NOUN//ˈpeɪtrən//
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or activity
Wealthy woman supporting struggling artist
The generous patron meets the caring matron
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'patronus'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 '보호자, 수호자'를 의미했습니다. 고대 로마에서는 귀족이 평민을 보호하는 관계를 patron-client 관계라고 불렀죠.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The billionaire became a patron of young inventors after watching too many superhero movies.”
“As a patron of this coffee shop, I demand they name a drink after me!”
“The museum's patron donated millions to support contemporary art exhibitions.”
“Every patron of the library must show their ID card at the entrance.”
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