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
One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate.
suojeluspyhimys
One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate.
tukija
One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate.
mesenaatti
An influential, wealthy person who supported an artist, craftsman, a scholar or a noble.
tukija
An influential, wealthy person who supported an artist, craftsman, a scholar or a noble.
suojelija
(historical, Roman law) A protector of a dependent, especially a master who had freed a slave but still retained some paternal rights.
isäntä
(obsolete, or, historical) A property owner, a landlord, a master. (Compare patroon.)
What does "patron" mean?
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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."
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noun A regular customer of a shop, restaurant, or other business.
"The café's longtime patrons all know the owner by name."
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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.
- Patrons are kindly asked to switch off their phones in the restaurant.
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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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