CEFR B2

patronage

noun

Meaning

The support, encouragement, or financial aid given by a patron, especially to an artist, writer, or organization.

Examples

The museum's survival depends on the generous patronage of its donors.
He gained significant patronage from the royal family for his musical compositions.

Synonyms: support, sponsorship, patronage, benevolence

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patronage (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪtrənɪdʒ/

Definition

The support, encouragement, or financial aid given by a patron, especially to an artist, writer, or organization.

Examples

The museum's survival depends on the generous patronage of its donors.
He gained significant patronage from the royal family for his musical compositions.
The restaurant's success is due to the loyal patronage of the local community.

How to Use patronage

patronage of (prepositional phrase): Support given to a person, organization, or business. — "The gallery's existence is due to the patronage of several wealthy individuals."
political patronage (collocation): The use of power or influence to give jobs or favors to supporters. — "The investigation focused on allegations of political patronage in awarding contracts."

Synonyms of patronage

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