Definition: Meaning of, patronage in English to English dictionary.
Pronunciation:/ ˈpatr(ə)nɪdʒ;ˈpeɪtr(ə)nɪdʒ /
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[uncountable]
the support, especially financial support, that is given to an organization or activity by a patron
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American Englishformal the support that you give a particular shop, restaurant etc by buying their goods or using their services [= custom British English]
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a system by which someone in a powerful position gives people help or important jobs in return for their support