patronage — the support given by a patron, especially financial support for arts, charity, or causes
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the support given by a patron, especially financial support for arts, charity, or causes
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpeɪtrənɪdʒ/
Korean meaning: 후원, 보호, 지원 (특히 예술이나 자선사업에 대한 재정적 지원)
Korean pronunciation: 페이-트러-니지 (강세: 페이)
Example Sentences
- The struggling artist finally found patronage from a billionaire who loved weird sculptures made of cheese.
- Thanks to your patronage, our coffee shop can afford to buy actual coffee beans instead of painting rocks brown.
- The opera house has enjoyed the patronage of the royal family for over two centuries.
patronage
NOUN//ˈpeɪtrənɪdʒ//
the support given by a patron, especially financial support for arts, charity, or causes
Wealthy patron supporting struggling artists
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Patronage brings courage to art in storage!
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Origin
From Latin 'patronus' meaning 'protector' or 'father,' derived from 'pater' (father). The suffix '-age' was added to form an abstract noun indicating the relationship or practice of patronage.
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“The struggling artist finally found patronage from a billionaire who loved weird sculptures made of cheese.”
“Thanks to your patronage, our coffee shop can afford to buy actual coffee beans instead of painting rocks brown.”
“The opera house has enjoyed the patronage of the royal family for over two centuries.”
“Political patronage in the form of government contracts often leads to corruption.”
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