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Word: patronage (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient; condescension; disdain.
  • Customers collectively; clientele; business.
  • politics Granting favours or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support.
  • The act of providing approval and support; backing; championship.
  • The people who ride a form of transportation. Synonym of ridership.

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Verb:

  • transitive To be a regular customer or client of; to patronize; to patronise; to support; to keep going.
  • transitive To support by being a patron of.

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