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patron

/ˈpeɪtrən/noun

उच्चारण पेट्रन

संरक्षक; ग्राहक

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [C]

    a person who gives money and support to artists and writers; a famous person who supports an organization; a person who uses a particular shop, restaurant

    संरक्षक; ग्राहक

    • a patron of the arts
    • patron saint
    • The maharaja was a great patron of music and dance.
    + 3 more examples
    • The restaurant thanks its patrons for their support.
    • Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of children.
    • Wealthy patrons paid for the painter's studio.

    Synonyms sponsor benefactor supporter customer client

◇Word family
patronage nounpatronize verb
≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage

Usage: patronizing means treating somebody as if they were less intelligent ('a patronizing tone').

प्रयोग में patronizing का अर्थ किसी से ऐसा व्यवहार करना है मानो वह कम बुद्धिमान हो ('a patronizing tone')।