patron
Translation
patron, customer, supporter, benefactor
Examples
He is a regular patron of the library.
He is a regular patron of the library.
She was a wealthy patron of the arts.
She was a wealthy patron of the arts.
Grammar Patterns
((a patron of sth.)) a customer of a place He is a patron of the cafe.
((a patron of sth.)) a person who supports sth. She is a patron of the arts.
Similar Words
Synonyms: customer, client, supporter, sponsor
Etymology
From Latin 'pater', meaning 'father', referring to a protector or father-figure.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'pater' (father) figure who supports you, either by buying from your shop or by funding your art.