patron

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA: /ˈpeɪt(ʃ)rən/, SAMPA: /"peIt(S)r@n/

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Noun

Singular patron

Plural patrons

1. A patron is a supporter of something. <> magoyin bayan wani abu.

   John, a well known patron of the arts, donated a large sum of money to the local museum last summer.

2. A patron refers to a regular customer of a business. <> wanda ya saba siyayya a wani waje.
3. A property owner who hires a contractor for construction works.

Related words

• patronage
• patroness
• patronize