Patron
/ˈpeɪ.trən/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who gives financial or other support to a cause, organization, or individual.
The museum relies on patrons for funding.
- (n.) A regular customer or client of a business or establishment.
The restaurant’s patrons enjoyed the special menu.
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- patrons
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to describe individuals supporting entities financially or as repeated customers; context determines whether patron refers to supporter or customer.
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