Definition of patron in English:

patron

noun ˈpeɪtr(ə)nˈpeɪtrən

1A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause.
资助人
a celebrated patron of the arts
著名的艺术资助人。
Example sentencesExamples
- Support from patrons and parents would be greatly appreciated.
- The organisers are deeply grateful for the support of patrons over the past months.
- Sincere thanks to the organising committee, patrons and friends who gave prizes.
- This would not have been possible without the continued support of all our patrons.
- The committee thanks their patrons for their support.
- He also thanked the press and all their patrons and sponsors, without whose financial support, the show would not go on.
- The patrons chose whom to support and greatly influenced the products of that support.
- Happy New Year to all our patrons and supporters.
- It was a solemn farewell to a great patron of the arts and a doughty supporter of Scottish causes.
- We would like to thank all our patrons for supporting us.
- The committee would like to thank their patrons without whose support the cost of publishing the annual magazine would be prohibitive.
- The club is deeply grateful for the ongoing support of its patrons.
- These achievements should be shared with our sponsors, patrons and supporters.
- Many thanks is extended to the loyal patrons who support the committee every week.
- What kinds of promotion do performance arts patrons appreciate most?
- Thanks to all the loyal patrons who have supported fund-raising ventures over the years.
- The club deeply appreciates the ongoing support of its patrons and the community.
- What is needed is a patron who understands and supports the substance of the projects and the one-time opportunity they represent.
- Sincere thanks to the patrons who so generously supported the draw.
- But the festival enjoys great support from some 20 local organisations, friends, patrons and the district council.
Synonyms
sponsor, backer, financier, subsidizer, underwriter, guarantor, benefactor/benefactress, contributor, subscriber, donor
philanthropist, promoter, friend, helper, supporter, upholder, advocate, champion, protector
informal angel
rare Maecenas
1. 1.1 A distinguished person who takes an honorary position in a charity.
  （慈善事业的）赞助人
  the Mental Health Foundation, of which Her Royal Highness is Patron
  公主殿下为赞助人的心理健康基金会。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Marjorie, who is currently looking for a suitable patron for the charity, has said that setting up the charity helped to ease her grief.
  It says he carries out 500 engagements each year and is patron of 350 charities.
  Two years ago the Scoliosis Association approached him to become a patron of the charity, and floated the idea for this exhibition.
  The countess, who is is the official patron of the charity's 18th birthday, joined Esther on a visit to its Yorkshire and North East headquarters in Leeds yesterday.
  She was a patron of many Scottish charities to which she wholeheartedly gave her support.
  The 30-year-old 400-metre runner from Thornton Heath is patron of the charity and hopes more people will get involved.
  He is president of the Asthma Campaign and he is also a patron of the Christian charity Mercy Ships and speaks at major fundraising events.
  Princess Anne is the patron of the national charity and will address more than 1,200 delegates at the University of York's Central Hall.
  The 39-year-old is patron of the charity which funds pioneering research to improve the lives of babies and children.
  She is patron of 14 charities and is expected to take on more official work over the coming months.
  The 57-year-old is the main fundraiser and patron of the charity which helps vulnerable people and victims of crime.
  I managed to beat him out for the position of head patron at age sixteen.
  He is patron of the charity, set up in memory of an Evesham schoolgirl.
  The Queen is patron of the charity that organises the event and the Home Office pays £500,000 a year to fund it.
  Mary, an active patron of many children's charities, also helped launch a new foundation aimed at teaching third world youngsters to read and write.
  What's the point of being a patron of the charity if you don't come to an event like this?
  As patron of the charity Age Concern, he attended the launch of its Business Pledge campaign to encourage employers to recruit the over-50s.
  There are countless charities that want patrons, there are hospices, hospitals and schools that need to be visited, events that have to be opened and projects that need to be endorsed.
  The prime minister's wife is patron of the charity.
  Perhaps your good wife the lovely Lady would consider being our patron?
  Synonyms
  benefactor, benefactress, humanitarian, patroness, donor, contributor, giver, sponsor, backer, helper, altruist, good samaritan
2A customer of a shop, restaurant, etc., especially a regular one.
（商店、饭店、酒店或剧院的）顾客（尤指老主顾）
we surveyed the plushness of the hotel and its sleek, well-dressed patrons
我们对这家酒店的豪华状况及其头发光亮、穿着体面的顾客进行了调查。
Example sentencesExamples
- The restaurant seats 155 patrons and employs a staff of 18 chefs.
- They do not enter into the dinner conversations of restaurant patrons.
- Taking a discreet glance around, he saw the few other patrons of the restaurant heartily consuming their own lunch, so he tried to follow suit.
- Police forced restaurant patrons to leave immediately.
- Postal patrons also must complete customs forms and declarations pertaining to the contents of parcels being mailed.
- The waiting area has a fully licensed bar with a drinks lounge for up to 20 patrons and a restaurant area for 16.
- Are the fellow employees or regular patrons off limits to me?
- She returned the embrace gratefully, not caring about any of the other restaurant patrons.
- Half of the restaurant's patrons are also hotel guests, while the remainder come off the street.
- He noticed the curious stares of the regular patrons of the inn.
- Most of his customers are regular patrons, many of whom are foreigners.
- He glanced around the room and took notice of the other patrons in the shop.
- The aim was to make the area more attractive to business and more welcoming to regular patrons and visitors.
- Isn't it embarrassing to be in a restaurant where a patron is yelling at the waiter?
- Of course, restaurant patrons could go elsewhere, though they should not have to.
- However, such an explanation does not account for the evidence that there were few patrons in the shop.
- He teams up with retail shops that refer patrons to the parties and he brings in winemakers to conduct the tastings.
- These customers will most likely turn into regular patrons.
- Their dinner was marked by loud hysterics, which earned them more than one unfriendly stare from the older patrons of the restaurant.
- Someone called the local press, and the dining patrons emptied from the restaurant to watch the rescue attempt.
Synonyms
customer, client, frequenter
shopper, buyer, purchaser, consumer, diner, user, visitor, guest, member of the audience/crowd
(patrons), clientele
informal regular
3Roman History
A patrician in relation to a client.
（古罗马）有权势的保护人，庇护人。参见CLIENT （义项3）
Example sentencesExamples
- A typical patrician noble, he saw his world in terms of personal ambition, Roman patriotism, family loyalty, and patron-client relationships.
- In ancient Rome clients were plebeians who were bound in a subservient relationship with their patrician patron.
- They are the most obvious sign that hospitality helped to articulate the patron/client relations that permeated Roman society.
1. 3.1 The former owner and (frequently) protector of a freed slave.
  （古罗马）已获得自由的奴隶的原主人和保护人
  Example sentencesExamples
  He needed a patron to protect his new found freedom and often looked to his former master to champion him.
  Sometimes the new feudal lord was welcomed as a patron and protector.
4British historical A person or institution with the right to grant a benefice to a member of the clergy.
〈英，主史〉有圣职授予权的人（或机构）
Example sentencesExamples
- Here those favoring the wealthy are following social convention and may even see themselves securing the benefaction of the patron for the church.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French, from Latin patronus 'protector of clients, defender', from pater, patr- 'father'.

pattern from Middle English:
Originally pattern and patron were the same word. Patron comes, via French, from Latin patronus ‘protector of clients, defender’, a sense which explains J. K. Rowling's use of ‘Patronus’ for a spell that produces a protecting animal in the Harry Potter books. The word goes back to pater ‘father’ (see further under pope). The word pattern developed from the idea of a patron giving an example to be copied. The swapping round of sounds (metathesis) of the vowel and the ‘r’ occurred in the 16th century, and by 1700 patron ceased to be used of things, and the two forms developed different senses.

Rhymes

matron

Definition of patron in US English:

patron

nounˈpeɪtrənˈpātrən

1A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, or activity.
资助人
a celebrated patron of the arts
著名的艺术资助人。
Charles became a patron of Rubens and van Dyck
Example sentencesExamples
- This would not have been possible without the continued support of all our patrons.
- He also thanked the press and all their patrons and sponsors, without whose financial support, the show would not go on.
- The committee would like to thank their patrons without whose support the cost of publishing the annual magazine would be prohibitive.
- Support from patrons and parents would be greatly appreciated.
- The club deeply appreciates the ongoing support of its patrons and the community.
- Thanks to all the loyal patrons who have supported fund-raising ventures over the years.
- These achievements should be shared with our sponsors, patrons and supporters.
- The organisers are deeply grateful for the support of patrons over the past months.
- The club is deeply grateful for the ongoing support of its patrons.
- The patrons chose whom to support and greatly influenced the products of that support.
- We would like to thank all our patrons for supporting us.
- It was a solemn farewell to a great patron of the arts and a doughty supporter of Scottish causes.
- The committee thanks their patrons for their support.
- What is needed is a patron who understands and supports the substance of the projects and the one-time opportunity they represent.
- What kinds of promotion do performance arts patrons appreciate most?
- Sincere thanks to the organising committee, patrons and friends who gave prizes.
- But the festival enjoys great support from some 20 local organisations, friends, patrons and the district council.
- Happy New Year to all our patrons and supporters.
- Many thanks is extended to the loyal patrons who support the committee every week.
- Sincere thanks to the patrons who so generously supported the draw.
Synonyms
sponsor, backer, financier, subsidizer, underwriter, guarantor, benefactor, benefactress, contributor, subscriber, donor
2A customer, especially a regular one, of a store, restaurant, or theater.
we surveyed the plushness of the hotel and its sleek, well-dressed patrons
我们对这家酒店的豪华状况及其头发光亮、穿着体面的顾客进行了调查。
Example sentencesExamples
- Taking a discreet glance around, he saw the few other patrons of the restaurant heartily consuming their own lunch, so he tried to follow suit.
- Isn't it embarrassing to be in a restaurant where a patron is yelling at the waiter?
- The waiting area has a fully licensed bar with a drinks lounge for up to 20 patrons and a restaurant area for 16.
- Half of the restaurant's patrons are also hotel guests, while the remainder come off the street.
- The aim was to make the area more attractive to business and more welcoming to regular patrons and visitors.
- The restaurant seats 155 patrons and employs a staff of 18 chefs.
- He noticed the curious stares of the regular patrons of the inn.
- Postal patrons also must complete customs forms and declarations pertaining to the contents of parcels being mailed.
- Of course, restaurant patrons could go elsewhere, though they should not have to.
- Police forced restaurant patrons to leave immediately.
- He glanced around the room and took notice of the other patrons in the shop.
- These customers will most likely turn into regular patrons.
- Someone called the local press, and the dining patrons emptied from the restaurant to watch the rescue attempt.
- He teams up with retail shops that refer patrons to the parties and he brings in winemakers to conduct the tastings.
- Are the fellow employees or regular patrons off limits to me?
- She returned the embrace gratefully, not caring about any of the other restaurant patrons.
- Most of his customers are regular patrons, many of whom are foreigners.
- They do not enter into the dinner conversations of restaurant patrons.
- However, such an explanation does not account for the evidence that there were few patrons in the shop.
- Their dinner was marked by loud hysterics, which earned them more than one unfriendly stare from the older patrons of the restaurant.
Synonyms
customer, client, frequenter
3Roman History
(in ancient Rome) a patrician in relation to a client.
（古罗马）有权势的保护人，庇护人。参见CLIENT （义项3）
See also client (sense 3)
Example sentencesExamples
- In ancient Rome clients were plebeians who were bound in a subservient relationship with their patrician patron.
- They are the most obvious sign that hospitality helped to articulate the patron/client relations that permeated Roman society.
- A typical patrician noble, he saw his world in terms of personal ambition, Roman patriotism, family loyalty, and patron-client relationships.
1. 3.1 (in ancient Rome) the former owner and (frequently) protector of a freed slave.
  （古罗马）已获得自由的奴隶的原主人和保护人
  Example sentencesExamples
  He needed a patron to protect his new found freedom and often looked to his former master to champion him.
  Sometimes the new feudal lord was welcomed as a patron and protector.
4British historical A person or institution with the right to grant a benefice to a member of the clergy.
〈英，主史〉有圣职授予权的人（或机构）
Example sentencesExamples
- Here those favoring the wealthy are following social convention and may even see themselves securing the benefaction of the patron for the church.
5
short for patron saint

Origin

Middle English: from Old French, from Latin patronus ‘protector of clients, defender’, from pater, patr- ‘father’.

词汇	patron
释义	Definition of patron in English: patron noun ˈpeɪtr(ə)nˈpeɪtrən 1A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause. 资助人 a celebrated patron of the arts 著名的艺术资助人。 Example sentencesExamples Support from patrons and parents would be greatly appreciated. The organisers are deeply grateful for the support of patrons over the past months. Sincere thanks to the organising committee, patrons and friends who gave prizes. This would not have been possible without the continued support of all our patrons. The committee thanks their patrons for their support. He also thanked the press and all their patrons and sponsors, without whose financial support, the show would not go on. The patrons chose whom to support and greatly influenced the products of that support. Happy New Year to all our patrons and supporters. It was a solemn farewell to a great patron of the arts and a doughty supporter of Scottish causes. We would like to thank all our patrons for supporting us. The committee would like to thank their patrons without whose support the cost of publishing the annual magazine would be prohibitive. The club is deeply grateful for the ongoing support of its patrons. These achievements should be shared with our sponsors, patrons and supporters. Many thanks is extended to the loyal patrons who support the committee every week. What kinds of promotion do performance arts patrons appreciate most? Thanks to all the loyal patrons who have supported fund-raising ventures over the years. The club deeply appreciates the ongoing support of its patrons and the community. What is needed is a patron who understands and supports the substance of the projects and the one-time opportunity they represent. Sincere thanks to the patrons who so generously supported the draw. But the festival enjoys great support from some 20 local organisations, friends, patrons and the district council. Synonyms sponsor, backer, financier, subsidizer, underwriter, guarantor, benefactor/benefactress, contributor, subscriber, donor philanthropist, promoter, friend, helper, supporter, upholder, advocate, champion, protector informal angel rare Maecenas 1.1 A distinguished person who takes an honorary position in a charity. （慈善事业的）赞助人 the Mental Health Foundation, of which Her Royal Highness is Patron 公主殿下为赞助人的心理健康基金会。 Example sentencesExamples Marjorie, who is currently looking for a suitable patron for the charity, has said that setting up the charity helped to ease her grief. It says he carries out 500 engagements each year and is patron of 350 charities. Two years ago the Scoliosis Association approached him to become a patron of the charity, and floated the idea for this exhibition. The countess, who is is the official patron of the charity's 18th birthday, joined Esther on a visit to its Yorkshire and North East headquarters in Leeds yesterday. She was a patron of many Scottish charities to which she wholeheartedly gave her support. The 30-year-old 400-metre runner from Thornton Heath is patron of the charity and hopes more people will get involved. He is president of the Asthma Campaign and he is also a patron of the Christian charity Mercy Ships and speaks at major fundraising events. Princess Anne is the patron of the national charity and will address more than 1,200 delegates at the University of York's Central Hall. The 39-year-old is patron of the charity which funds pioneering research to improve the lives of babies and children. She is patron of 14 charities and is expected to take on more official work over the coming months. The 57-year-old is the main fundraiser and patron of the charity which helps vulnerable people and victims of crime. I managed to beat him out for the position of head patron at age sixteen. He is patron of the charity, set up in memory of an Evesham schoolgirl. The Queen is patron of the charity that organises the event and the Home Office pays £500,000 a year to fund it. Mary, an active patron of many children's charities, also helped launch a new foundation aimed at teaching third world youngsters to read and write. What's the point of being a patron of the charity if you don't come to an event like this? As patron of the charity Age Concern, he attended the launch of its Business Pledge campaign to encourage employers to recruit the over-50s. There are countless charities that want patrons, there are hospices, hospitals and schools that need to be visited, events that have to be opened and projects that need to be endorsed. The prime minister's wife is patron of the charity. Perhaps your good wife the lovely Lady would consider being our patron? Synonyms benefactor, benefactress, humanitarian, patroness, donor, contributor, giver, sponsor, backer, helper, altruist, good samaritan 2A customer of a shop, restaurant, etc., especially a regular one. （商店、饭店、酒店或剧院的）顾客（尤指老主顾） we surveyed the plushness of the hotel and its sleek, well-dressed patrons 我们对这家酒店的豪华状况及其头发光亮、穿着体面的顾客进行了调查。 Example sentencesExamples The restaurant seats 155 patrons and employs a staff of 18 chefs. They do not enter into the dinner conversations of restaurant patrons. Taking a discreet glance around, he saw the few other patrons of the restaurant heartily consuming their own lunch, so he tried to follow suit. Police forced restaurant patrons to leave immediately. Postal patrons also must complete customs forms and declarations pertaining to the contents of parcels being mailed. The waiting area has a fully licensed bar with a drinks lounge for up to 20 patrons and a restaurant area for 16. Are the fellow employees or regular patrons off limits to me? She returned the embrace gratefully, not caring about any of the other restaurant patrons. Half of the restaurant's patrons are also hotel guests, while the remainder come off the street. He noticed the curious stares of the regular patrons of the inn. Most of his customers are regular patrons, many of whom are foreigners. He glanced around the room and took notice of the other patrons in the shop. The aim was to make the area more attractive to business and more welcoming to regular patrons and visitors. Isn't it embarrassing to be in a restaurant where a patron is yelling at the waiter? Of course, restaurant patrons could go elsewhere, though they should not have to. However, such an explanation does not account for the evidence that there were few patrons in the shop. He teams up with retail shops that refer patrons to the parties and he brings in winemakers to conduct the tastings. These customers will most likely turn into regular patrons. Their dinner was marked by loud hysterics, which earned them more than one unfriendly stare from the older patrons of the restaurant. Someone called the local press, and the dining patrons emptied from the restaurant to watch the rescue attempt. Synonyms customer, client, frequenter shopper, buyer, purchaser, consumer, diner, user, visitor, guest, member of the audience/crowd (patrons), clientele informal regular 3Roman History A patrician in relation to a client. （古罗马）有权势的保护人，庇护人。参见CLIENT （义项3） Example sentencesExamples A typical patrician noble, he saw his world in terms of personal ambition, Roman patriotism, family loyalty, and patron-client relationships. In ancient Rome clients were plebeians who were bound in a subservient relationship with their patrician patron. They are the most obvious sign that hospitality helped to articulate the patron/client relations that permeated Roman society. 3.1 The former owner and (frequently) protector of a freed slave. （古罗马）已获得自由的奴隶的原主人和保护人 Example sentencesExamples He needed a patron to protect his new found freedom and often looked to his former master to champion him. Sometimes the new feudal lord was welcomed as a patron and protector. 4British historical A person or institution with the right to grant a benefice to a member of the clergy. 〈英，主史〉有圣职授予权的人（或机构） Example sentencesExamples Here those favoring the wealthy are following social convention and may even see themselves securing the benefaction of the patron for the church. Origin Middle English: from Old French, from Latin patronus 'protector of clients, defender', from pater, patr- 'father'. pattern from Middle English: Originally pattern and patron were the same word. Patron comes, via French, from Latin patronus ‘protector of clients, defender’, a sense which explains J. K. Rowling's use of ‘Patronus’ for a spell that produces a protecting animal in the Harry Potter books. The word goes back to pater ‘father’ (see further under pope). The word pattern developed from the idea of a patron giving an example to be copied. The swapping round of sounds (metathesis) of the vowel and the ‘r’ occurred in the 16th century, and by 1700 patron ceased to be used of things, and the two forms developed different senses. Rhymes matron Definition of patron in US English: patron nounˈpeɪtrənˈpātrən 1A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, or activity. 资助人 a celebrated patron of the arts 著名的艺术资助人。 Charles became a patron of Rubens and van Dyck Example sentencesExamples This would not have been possible without the continued support of all our patrons. He also thanked the press and all their patrons and sponsors, without whose financial support, the show would not go on. The committee would like to thank their patrons without whose support the cost of publishing the annual magazine would be prohibitive. Support from patrons and parents would be greatly appreciated. The club deeply appreciates the ongoing support of its patrons and the community. Thanks to all the loyal patrons who have supported fund-raising ventures over the years. These achievements should be shared with our sponsors, patrons and supporters. The organisers are deeply grateful for the support of patrons over the past months. The club is deeply grateful for the ongoing support of its patrons. The patrons chose whom to support and greatly influenced the products of that support. We would like to thank all our patrons for supporting us. It was a solemn farewell to a great patron of the arts and a doughty supporter of Scottish causes. The committee thanks their patrons for their support. What is needed is a patron who understands and supports the substance of the projects and the one-time opportunity they represent. What kinds of promotion do performance arts patrons appreciate most? Sincere thanks to the organising committee, patrons and friends who gave prizes. But the festival enjoys great support from some 20 local organisations, friends, patrons and the district council. Happy New Year to all our patrons and supporters. Many thanks is extended to the loyal patrons who support the committee every week. Sincere thanks to the patrons who so generously supported the draw. Synonyms sponsor, backer, financier, subsidizer, underwriter, guarantor, benefactor, benefactress, contributor, subscriber, donor 2A customer, especially a regular one, of a store, restaurant, or theater. we surveyed the plushness of the hotel and its sleek, well-dressed patrons 我们对这家酒店的豪华状况及其头发光亮、穿着体面的顾客进行了调查。 Example sentencesExamples Taking a discreet glance around, he saw the few other patrons of the restaurant heartily consuming their own lunch, so he tried to follow suit. Isn't it embarrassing to be in a restaurant where a patron is yelling at the waiter? The waiting area has a fully licensed bar with a drinks lounge for up to 20 patrons and a restaurant area for 16. Half of the restaurant's patrons are also hotel guests, while the remainder come off the street. The aim was to make the area more attractive to business and more welcoming to regular patrons and visitors. The restaurant seats 155 patrons and employs a staff of 18 chefs. He noticed the curious stares of the regular patrons of the inn. Postal patrons also must complete customs forms and declarations pertaining to the contents of parcels being mailed. Of course, restaurant patrons could go elsewhere, though they should not have to. Police forced restaurant patrons to leave immediately. He glanced around the room and took notice of the other patrons in the shop. These customers will most likely turn into regular patrons. Someone called the local press, and the dining patrons emptied from the restaurant to watch the rescue attempt. He teams up with retail shops that refer patrons to the parties and he brings in winemakers to conduct the tastings. Are the fellow employees or regular patrons off limits to me? She returned the embrace gratefully, not caring about any of the other restaurant patrons. Most of his customers are regular patrons, many of whom are foreigners. They do not enter into the dinner conversations of restaurant patrons. However, such an explanation does not account for the evidence that there were few patrons in the shop. Their dinner was marked by loud hysterics, which earned them more than one unfriendly stare from the older patrons of the restaurant. Synonyms customer, client, frequenter 3Roman History (in ancient Rome) a patrician in relation to a client. （古罗马）有权势的保护人，庇护人。参见CLIENT （义项3） See also client (sense 3) Example sentencesExamples In ancient Rome clients were plebeians who were bound in a subservient relationship with their patrician patron. They are the most obvious sign that hospitality helped to articulate the patron/client relations that permeated Roman society. A typical patrician noble, he saw his world in terms of personal ambition, Roman patriotism, family loyalty, and patron-client relationships. 3.1 (in ancient Rome) the former owner and (frequently) protector of a freed slave. （古罗马）已获得自由的奴隶的原主人和保护人 Example sentencesExamples He needed a patron to protect his new found freedom and often looked to his former master to champion him. Sometimes the new feudal lord was welcomed as a patron and protector. 4British historical A person or institution with the right to grant a benefice to a member of the clergy. 〈英，主史〉有圣职授予权的人（或机构） Example sentencesExamples Here those favoring the wealthy are following social convention and may even see themselves securing the benefaction of the patron for the church. 5 short for patron saint Origin Middle English: from Old French, from Latin patronus ‘protector of clients, defender’, from pater, patr- ‘father’.
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