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Definition of Patron
1. Noun. A regular customer.
Exact synonyms: Frequenter
Generic synonyms: Client, Customer
Specialized synonyms: Operagoer, Fixture, Habitue, Regular
Derivative terms: Frequent, Frequent, Patronise, Patronise, Patronize, Patronize
Generic synonyms: Client, Customer
Specialized synonyms: Operagoer, Fixture, Habitue, Regular
Derivative terms: Frequent, Frequent, Patronise, Patronise, Patronize, Patronize
2. Noun. The proprietor of an inn.
Geographical relationships: France, French Republic
Specialized synonyms: Boniface, Host, Innkeeper
Generic synonyms: Owner, Proprietor
Specialized synonyms: Boniface, Host, Innkeeper
Generic synonyms: Owner, Proprietor
3. Noun. Someone who supports or champions something.
Exact synonyms: Sponsor, Supporter
Generic synonyms: Benefactor, Helper
Specialized synonyms: Angel, Backer, Godfather, Godparent, Guarantor, Surety, Warranter, Warrantor, Patroness, Patronne, Pillar Of Strength, Tower Of Strength
Derivative terms: Patronise, Patronize, Sponsor, Sponsor, Sponsorship, Support, Support, Support
Generic synonyms: Benefactor, Helper
Specialized synonyms: Angel, Backer, Godfather, Godparent, Guarantor, Surety, Warranter, Warrantor, Patroness, Patronne, Pillar Of Strength, Tower Of Strength
Derivative terms: Patronise, Patronize, Sponsor, Sponsor, Sponsorship, Support, Support, Support
Definition of Patron
1. n. One who protects, supports, or countenances; a defender.
2. v. t. To be a patron of; to patronize; to favor.
3. a. Doing the duty of a patron; giving aid or protection; tutelary.
Definition of Patron
1. Noun. A supporter ¹
2. Noun. A customer ¹
3. Noun. A property owner who hires a contractor for construction works ¹
4. Noun. An influential, wealthy person who supported an artist, craftsman, a scholar or a noble. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Patron
1. a regular customer [n -S] : PATRONAL, PATRONLY [adj]
Medical Definition of Patron
1. Doing the duty of a patron; giving aid or protection; tutelary. Patron saint, a saint regarded as the peculiar protector of a country, community, church, profession, etc, or of an individual. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)