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patron in Dutch

patron in Dutch is bouwheer, beschermheilige, schutspatroon — patron means a person, often wealthy or influential, who financially supports an artist, cause, or institution.

patron in Dutch

bouwheer
noun
beschermheilige
noun
One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate.
schutspatroon
noun
One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate.
mecenas
noun
An influential, wealthy person who supported an artist, craftsman, a scholar or a noble.

What does "patron" mean?

  1. noun A person, often wealthy or influential, who financially supports an artist, cause, or institution.
    "The museum's new wing was funded by a single generous patron."
  2. noun A regular customer of a shop, restaurant, or other business.
    "The café's longtime patrons all know the owner by name."

patron in a sentence

  • The museum's new wing was funded by a single generous patron.
  • Renaissance painters relied heavily on wealthy patrons for commissions.
  • The café's longtime patrons all know the owner by name.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "patron" in Dutch?

"patron" in Dutch is bouwheer, beschermheilige, schutspatroon. patron means: A person, often wealthy or influential, who financially supports an artist, cause, or institution.

How do you use "patron" in a sentence?

Example: "The museum's new wing was funded by a single generous patron." In Dutch, "patron" is bouwheer, beschermheilige, schutspatroon.

Are there other ways to say "patron" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "patron": bouwheer, beschermheilige, schutspatroon, mecenas.

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