patron
pa|tron /p'eɪtrən/ (patrons)
1 [N-COUNT] with supp, oft N of n
A patron is a person who supports and gives money to artists, writers, or musicians.
Catherine the Great was a patron of the arts and sciences.
= sponsor
2 [N-COUNT] with supp, oft N of n
The patron of a charity, group, or campaign is an important person who allows his or her name to be used for publicity.
Fiona and Alastair have become patrons of the National Missing Person's Helpline.
3 [N-COUNT]
The patrons of a place such as a pub, bar, or hotel are its customers. (FORMAL)pat|ron saint (patron saints)
[N-COUNT] usu with poss
The patron saint of a place, an activity, or a group of people is a saint who is believed to give them special help and protection.
Chiswick church is dedicated to St Nicholas, patron saint of sailors.
1 [N-COUNT] with supp, oft N of n
A patron is a person who supports and gives money to artists, writers, or musicians.
Catherine the Great was a patron of the arts and sciences.
= sponsor
2 [N-COUNT] with supp, oft N of n
The patron of a charity, group, or campaign is an important person who allows his or her name to be used for publicity.
Fiona and Alastair have become patrons of the National Missing Person's Helpline.
3 [N-COUNT]
The patrons of a place such as a pub, bar, or hotel are its customers. (FORMAL)pat|ron saint (patron saints)
[N-COUNT] usu with poss
The patron saint of a place, an activity, or a group of people is a saint who is believed to give them special help and protection.
Chiswick church is dedicated to St Nicholas, patron saint of sailors.