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patronage in Bulgarian

patronage in Bulgarian is опека, патронаж, покровителство — patronage means financial or other support given by a patron.

patronage in Bulgarian

опека
noun
Pronounced: opeka
The act of providing approval and support; backing; championship.
патронаж
noun
Pronounced: patronazh
The act of providing approval and support; backing; championship.
покровителство
noun
Pronounced: pokrovitelstvo
The act of providing approval and support; backing; championship.
клиентела
noun
Pronounced: klientela
Customers collectively; clientele; business.
снизходителност
noun
Pronounced: snizhoditelnost
A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient; condescension; disdain.
снизхождение
noun
Pronounced: snizhozhdenie
A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient; condescension; disdain.
клиентелизъм
noun
Pronounced: klientelizam
(politics) Granting favours or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support.
покровителство
noun
Pronounced: pokrovitelstvo
Guardianship, as of a saint; tutelary care.

What does "patronage" mean?

  1. noun Financial or other support given by a patron.
    "The theater survived for decades on the patronage of a few wealthy families."
  2. noun The customers of a business, considered as a group.
    "The restaurant thrives on the loyal patronage of locals."
  3. noun The practice of giving jobs or favors to supporters in return for political backing.
    "Critics accused the mayor of running the department through patronage rather than merit."
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patronage in a sentence

  • The theater survived for decades on the patronage of a few wealthy families.
  • The restaurant thrives on the loyal patronage of locals.
  • Critics accused the mayor of running the department through patronage rather than merit.

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What is "patronage" in Bulgarian?

"patronage" in Bulgarian is опека, патронаж, покровителство. patronage means: Financial or other support given by a patron.

How do you pronounce опека?

"patronage" in Bulgarian is опека, pronounced "opeka".

How do you use "patronage" in a sentence?

Example: "The theater survived for decades on the patronage of a few wealthy families." In Bulgarian, "patronage" is опека, патронаж, покровителство.

Are there other ways to say "patronage" in Bulgarian?

Yes — Bulgarian has 7 translations listed for "patronage": опека, патронаж, покровителство, клиентела, снизходителност, снизхождение.

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