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Kiingereza

patron

gb/pˈeɪtɹən/ us/pˈeɪtɹən/
B1 Kiingereza
~ 5900
Maana
maana 0
Nomino B1 entity
1

regular customer or user

A person who goes to a place like a restaurant, bar, or library and uses its services, often many times.

Muundo wa matumizi: [someone] is a regular patron of [a place]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'patron' with 'pattern' because they look similar. Another mistake is thinking 'patron' always sounds very formal; in modern English it is common in business and library contexts, especially in written notices. When talking, people may more often say 'customer' instead.
Visawe
customer (The most general word for a person who buys goods or services; does not suggest being regular as strongly as 'patron'.) | client (More common for professional services (lawyers, designers, consultants) rather than everyday places like restaurants and bars.) | visitor (Focuses on going to a place, not on paying or using services; weaker business link than 'patron'.)
Vinyume
owner (The person who has the business, opposite role to a paying patron.) | staff (People who work in the business rather than people who use it.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
regular patrons |restaurant patrons |bar patrons |library patrons |loyal patrons |serve patrons
Mada
business |daily life |services |daily_life
Mifano
  • The café was full of early-morning patrons reading the news on their phones.
  • Library patrons are asked to return books within three weeks.
  • To attract new patrons, the restaurant introduced a discounted lunch menu.
  • Several patrons complained about the loud music in the bar.
  • Regular patrons greeted the bartender by name as they walked in.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
  • Many patrons were eating lunch in the small restaurant.
  • The library has many young patrons after school.
  • The staff were very friendly to all the patrons.
  • The bar gives a free drink to loyal patrons.
  • New patrons get a 10 percent discount.
Nomino B2 entity
2

supporter or sponsor, often financial

A person who helps a group, artist, or project, usually by giving money or other support.

Muundo wa matumizi: [someone] is a patron of [an organization/activity]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes use 'patron' to mean 'boss' because of its meaning in some other languages (for example, French or Spanish). In modern English, 'patron' almost never means 'boss'; use 'boss', 'manager', or 'employer' instead. Also, do not confuse 'patron' with the verb 'patronize', which can mean to support but more often means to treat someone as if they are less important.
Visawe
sponsor (Often used for companies or organizations that give money in return for publicity; 'patron' can sound more personal or cultural.) | benefactor (More formal and strongly emphasizes generous financial help, often in charity or education.) | supporter (Very general; does not always imply giving money, while 'patron' usually suggests some material support.)
Vinyume
opponent (Someone who works against a cause instead of supporting it.) | critic (Someone who speaks against or attacks a project or artist rather than backing them.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
patron of the arts |wealthy patron |generous patron |arts patron |patron of the charity |corporate patron
Mada
arts |charity |business |society |arts_entertainment
Mifano
  • Several wealthy patrons funded the new community theater.
  • As a long-time patron of the orchestra, she donates every season.
  • The gallery is looking for patrons to support its education programs.
  • He became a patron of the charity after visiting one of its shelters.
  • Renaissance artists often depended on powerful patrons to continue their work.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
  • A kind patron paid for the new school building.
  • The museum needs more patrons to stay open.
  • She is a patron of many small art projects.
  • The group thanked all their patrons for their help.
  • The artist found a patron who bought his work.
Nomino B2 entity
3

holy protector, especially a saint

A holy person, usually a saint, who is thought to protect or help a certain place, group of people, or type of work.

Muundo wa matumizi: [someone] is the patron saint of [a place/group/activity]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes think 'patron saint' means any very good or famous person in an area. In serious or religious use, it refers to a specific holy figure officially linked to a place, group, or activity. In a joking way, people may say things like 'the patron saint of lazy students', but this is figurative.
Visawe
protector (A general word for someone who protects; 'patron' in this sense is strongly religious and often official in tradition.) | guardian (Suggests someone who watches over and keeps safe; 'patron' adds a religious and symbolic role.)
Vinyume
enemy (Someone who wishes harm to a group or place, opposite of a protecting patron saint.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
patron saint |patron saint of Ireland |national patron saint |patron saint of travelers |choose a patron saint
Mada
religion |culture |history
Mifano
  • Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.
  • They held a festival in honor of the town's patron saint.
  • Many hospitals are named after their patron saint.
  • She prays to the patron saint of travelers before every long trip.
  • The guild chose a new patron saint to represent its members.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
  • Saint George is the patron saint of England.
  • The church is named after its patron saint.
  • People ask their patron saint for help.
  • Every year, the city celebrates its patron saint.
  • He learned about the patron saint of teachers.
Nomino formal C1 entity
4

official honorary supporter of an organization

An important or famous person who has an official role to support and speak for a charity, club, or cultural group.

Muundo wa matumizi: [someone] is the patron of [an organization]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may think this meaning is always about money. A patron in this formal sense may give money, but the key idea is the official, public role supporting and representing the organization.
Visawe
figurehead (Emphasizes a symbolic or public role; 'patron' more strongly suggests support and promotion, not just a name.) | honorary president (A formal title in some organizations; similar role, but 'patron' is more common in charities and arts bodies, especially in the UK.)
Vinyume
ordinary member (A regular person in the organization without a special public or honorary role.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
royal patron |celebrity patron |official patron |serve as patron |patron of the charity |appoint a new patron
Mada
charity |society |organizations |arts_entertainment |relationships
Mifano
  • The charity announced a well-known actor as its new patron.
  • As royal patron, she attends several fundraising events every year.
  • The museum's patron helped raise its public profile.
  • He has served as patron of the youth orchestra for over a decade.
  • They are seeking a high-profile patron to support their campaign.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
  • A famous singer became the patron of the children’s charity.
  • The group asked a local sports star to be their patron.
  • As patron, she speaks about the charity on TV.
  • The museum is proud to have a royal patron.
  • The club wants a new patron to help with events.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
patron
IPA
GB/pˈeɪtɹən/
US/pˈeɪtɹən/
Silabi na mkazo
pat - ron (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (pat)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
  • Base: patron
  • Plural: patrons
Familia ya neno
Forms
patrons noun
Core family
patronage noun B2 patronize verb C1
Related words
patronizing adjective C1
Advanced or less common
patronizingly adverb C1
Semi

patron of the arts

1
/pˈeɪtɹən əv ðə ˈɑɹts/
fixed phrase

supporter and funder of the arts

A person who gives money or other help to artists, theaters, museums, or other art groups.

Mifano
  • As a patron of the arts, she donates to several local theaters.
  • The city honored him as a major patron of the arts.

patron saint

1
/pˈeɪtɹən sˈeɪnt/
fixed phrase

saint seen as special protector

A saint who is officially linked to a place, group, or activity and is believed to protect or guide it.

Mifano
  • Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of children and sailors.
  • The town holds a parade every year for its patron saint.

patron saint of

1
/pˈeɪtɹən sˈeɪnt əv/
fixed phrase

saint protecting a specific thing

Used before a group, place, or activity to say which saint is believed to protect or guide it.

Mifano
  • Saint Christopher is often called the patron saint of travelers.
  • Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and the environment.
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