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patronagethe 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

patronage concept
💡 Concept

Wealthy patron supporting struggling artists

patronage rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Patronage brings courage to art in storage!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈpeɪtrənɪdʒ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpætrənɪdʒ/

🌳Etymology

Rootpatron
Suffix--age

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.

🎵Rhyme

courageforagestorage
courage
forage
storage

🔗Collocations

royal patronage
patronage system
seek patronage
under the patronage of
withdraw patronage
political patronage
patronage of the arts

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The struggling artist finally found patronage from a billionaire who loved weird sculptures made of cheese.

😄 Fun example

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.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

sponsorshipsupportbackingendorsementauspices

Antonyms

oppositionhindranceobstruction

Related

patronpatronizesponsorbenefactorclientele

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