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patronal

/pəˈtɹəʊnəl/

Meanings
  • The act of supporting, sponsoring, or protecting someone or something.

    - "The patron is responsible for funding the artist's work."
    - "The patron of the school provides financial support for various school programs."

Rhymes
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Homophones
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Variants
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patron , patronal , patrons
Forms
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Array of different forms of the 'patronal'. For example, 'patronal' can be used as an adjective to describe something related to a patron or patronage. It can also be used as a noun to refer to the act of being a patron or the relationship between a patron and the person or thing being patronized.


Etymology
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From the Latin word 'patronus', meaning ' protector, patron, guardian'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Patronage: The act of supporting, sponsoring, or protecting someone or something, especially by providing financial resources or other forms of assistance.

  2. Patron: A person who supports, sponsors, or protects someone or something, especially by providing financial resources or other forms of assistance.

  3. Patronage system: A social, political, or economic system in which individuals or groups receive support, sponsorship, or protection from more powerful individuals or groups, often in exchange for loyalty, service, or other forms of reciprocity.


Culture
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In various cultures, the concept of patronage has played a significant role in art, literature, music, and other forms of cultural expression. For example, in medieval Europe, patrons were essential in supporting the arts and providing artists with the resources they needed to create their works. Similarly, in modern times, patrons have continued to play a crucial role in supporting artists and promoting cultural expression.

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