Patronage

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪtrənɪdʒ/

Definitions of patronage

noun the power to control appointments to office or the right to privileges

Example Sentences

A1 The local bakery relies on the patronage of regular customers.

A2 The artist's success was due to the patronage of wealthy collectors.

B1 The restaurant offers discounts to encourage patronage from new customers.

B2 The theater company depends on the patronage of loyal subscribers.

C1 The museum's expansion was made possible by the generous patronage of donors.

C2 The university's research projects receive patronage from various government agencies.

Examples of patronage in a Sentence

formal The museum relies on the generous patronage of its donors to fund new exhibitions.

informal The local bookstore thrives thanks to the loyal patronage of its regular customers.

slang The club's VIP section is reserved for those with the highest patronage.

figurative Her patronage of the arts extended beyond financial support to mentoring young artists.

Grammatical Forms of patronage

• past tense: patronized
• plural: patronages
• comparative: more patronizing
• superlative: most patronizing
• present tense: patronizes
• future tense: will patronize
• perfect tense: has patronized
• continuous tense: is patronizing
• singular: patronage
• positive degree: patronage
• infinitive: to patronize
• gerund: patronizing
• participle: patronized

Origin and Evolution of patronage

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'patronage' originated from the Latin word 'patronatus', which comes from the Latin word 'patronus' meaning 'protector or defender'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of a patron-client relationship in ancient Rome, the meaning of 'patronage' has evolved to encompass various forms of support or sponsorship, especially in the arts and academia.