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patronal

Patronal (adj) means patron; protecting; favouring.

adj
1
patron; protecting; favouring
2
Pertaining to a strong authoritarian leader who controls access to resources.
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Etymology

From Latin patrōnālis. Compare French patronal.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of patronal?

"patronal" (adj) means patron; protecting; favouring.

What are the different meanings of patronal?

"patronal" has 2 main meanings: 1. patron; protecting; favouring; 2. Pertaining to a strong authoritarian leader who controls access to resources.

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