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patronization
pa·tron·ize P0117700 (pā′trə-nīz′, păt′rə-)tr.v. pa·tron·ized, pa·tron·iz·ing, pa·tron·iz·es 1. To act as a patron to; support or sponsor: donors who patronize the orchestra.2. To go to as a customer, especially on a regular basis: We patronize the local diner.3. To treat in a condescending manner, often in showing interest or kindness that is insincere: felt she was being patronized by her supervisor.
pa′tron·i·za′tion (-trə-nĭ-zā′shən) n.pa′tron·iz′ing·ly adv.patronization (ˌpætrənaɪˈzeɪʃən) or patronisationn1. the act of being a patron or supporter2. the fact of patronizing or being patronized; condescensionThesauruspatronizationnoun1. Aid or support given by a patron:aegis, auspice (often used in plural), backing, patronage, sponsorship.2. Superciliously indulgent treatment, especially of those considered inferior:condescendence, condescension.
patronization
Synonyms for patronizationnoun aid or support given by a patronSynonyms- aegis
- auspice
- backing
- patronage
- sponsorship
noun superciliously indulgent treatment, especially of those considered inferiorSynonyms- condescendence
- condescension
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