patronage

noun

the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers

(politics) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support

a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

customers collectively

the act of providing approval and support

verb

be a regular customer or client of

support by being a patron of

Roots

paterpatr- · Latin · father

Synonyms for patronage

supportn backingn condescensionn sponsorshipn auspicesn benefactionn favoritismn nepotismn disdainn subsidyn

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