patronage — meaning in English
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English meaning
- patronage noun Financial or other support given by a patron.
Senses
patronage is used for these senses in English:
- patronage (politics) Granting favours or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support.
patronage — full definition
- noun Financial or other support given by a patron.
- noun The customers of a business, considered as a group.
- noun The practice of giving jobs or favors to supporters in return for political backing.