патронаж — meaning in English

English meaning

• aegis noun Protection, support, or sponsorship provided by a powerful person or organization.
• patronage noun Financial or other support given by a patron.

Senses

патронаж is used for these senses in English:

• aegis (figuratively) Usually as under the aegis: guidance, protection; endorsement, sponsorship.
• patronage (politics) Granting favours or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support.

patronage — full definition

1. noun Financial or other support given by a patron.
2. noun The customers of a business, considered as a group.
3. noun The practice of giving jobs or favors to supporters in return for political backing.

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