Meaning & use
patron
A person who gives financial or other support to a cause, organization, or artist.
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A wealthy patron funded the construction of the new city library.
The restaurant thanked its regular patrons with a special holiday discount.
A note on using this word
Patron can mean either a financial supporter of the arts and causes, or simply a regular customer of a business.
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