单词	patronage
释义	patronage noun pa·​tron·​age ˈpa-trə-nij  ˈpā-  1 : advowson 2 : the support or influence of a patron the patronage of science by universities 3 : kindness done with an air of superiority The prince deigned to bestow his patronage on the composer. 4 : business or activity provided by patrons the new branch library is expected to have a heavy patronage 5 a : the power to make appointments to government jobs especially for political advantage oust his enemies from office and use the patronage to support his policies H. K. Beale b : the distribution of jobs on the basis of patronage The governor filled the vacated positions through patronage. c : jobs distributed by patronage the government's vast network of patronage Synonyms aegis egis auspice backing sponsorship See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The college relied on the patronage of its wealthy graduates to expand its funds. They thanked her for her patronage of the new hospital. The city should do more to encourage patronage of local businesses. a system of political patronage Recent Examples on the Web Not to forget James Purdey & Sons—the London gunmaking firm which has enjoyed the patronage of every British monarch since Queen Victoria. James Collard, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2022 Philip was making his mark as a young officer in the British navy under the patronage of his uncle Louis Mountbatten. Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 But the patronage of Black art by a white millionaire is complicated, then as now. Arthur Lubow, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2022 Its destruction removed the possibility of using the work as an example of the irony of Rivera painting communist imagery while enjoying the patronage of one of the wealthiest families in the world. WSJ, 5 July 2022 But Walton's campaign was significantly boosted through the patronage of Democratic activist billionaire George Soros, who set up the Arkansas Justice & Safety PAC in Washington, D.C., to support her with $321,000 of his own money. John Lynch, Arkansas Online, 1 July 2022 The patronage closely aligns with Kate's ongoing work on both mental health and the importance of early childhood development. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 5 May 2022 The problem is how to pay the patronage for their élites, how to keep the élites loyal, especially the security services and the upper levels of the officer corps. David Remnick, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2022 Russia is full of men who have grown immensely rich and powerful under the patronage of Vladimir Putin and his junta. Kevin D. Williamson, National Review, 6 Mar. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition patronage noun pa·​tron·​age ˈpa-trə-nij  ˈpā-trə- 1 : the help or business given by a supporter 2 : a group of customers (as of a shop or theater) 3 : the control by officials of giving out jobs, contracts, and favors patronage noun 1 as in sponsorship the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking a symphony orchestra that had long relied upon the patronage of the city's moneyed old guard Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance sponsorship funding auspice aegis subsidy backing assistance encouragement endowment financing egis bankrolling fosterage aid help 2 as in business transactions or economic support provided by customers he refuses to give his patronage to any corporation that is not socially conscious Synonyms & Similar Words business custom traffic merchandising dealings trade marketplace affairs free trade horse-trading retailing wholesaling
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