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Definition: Meaning of, patronage in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈpatr(ə)nɪdʒ;ˈpeɪtr(ə)nɪdʒ /

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  1. the support, especially financial support, that is given to an organization or activity by a patron
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  2. American English formal 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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  3. a system by which someone in a powerful position gives people help or important jobs in return for their support
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