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patron in Finnish

patron in Finnish is suojelija, suojeluspyhimys, tukija — patron means a person, often wealthy or influential, who financially supports an artist, cause, or institution.

patron in Finnish

suojelija
noun
One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate.
suojeluspyhimys
noun
One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate.
tukija
noun
One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate.
mesenaatti
noun
An influential, wealthy person who supported an artist, craftsman, a scholar or a noble.
tukija
noun
An influential, wealthy person who supported an artist, craftsman, a scholar or a noble.
suojelija
noun
(historical, Roman law) A protector of a dependent, especially a master who had freed a slave but still retained some paternal rights.
isäntä
noun
(obsolete, or, historical) A property owner, a landlord, a master. (Compare patroon.)

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 Finnish

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "patron" in Finnish?

"patron" in Finnish is suojelija, suojeluspyhimys, tukija. 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 Finnish, "patron" is suojelija, suojeluspyhimys, tukija.

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

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "patron": suojelija, suojeluspyhimys, tukija, mesenaatti, isäntä.

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