patronization

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of supporting, encouraging, or assisting a person, cause, or organization. This can be done financially or through other means.

  - "The museum relies on patronage to fund its exhibitions."
  - "The philanthropist's patronage helped launch many promising careers."

• Noun

  An attitude of condescending or paternalistic behavior toward those perceived as subordinate.

  - "The author's patronizing tone toward the protagonist undermines the reader's sympathy."
  - "The teacher's patronization of the student hindered their learning process."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with patronization
nation , frustration , vacation

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Variants

List of all variants of patronization that leads to same result
patronization , patronizations , patronize , patronized , patronizes , patronizing

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'patronus', meaning protector, supporter, or benefactor.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'patron saint' refers to a saint who is believed to protect or intercede for a particular person or group.

2. Patronage has been a common practice in European monarchies since the Middle Ages.

3. The term 'patron of the arts' is often used to describe wealthy individuals who support artists and cultural institutions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Philanthropy: The desire to promote the welfare of others, often through charitable donations.

2. Benefactor: A person who provides financial or other support for a cause or organization.

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Quotes

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1. She spoke dryly, but she had to admit that the girl did not mean to "patronize", and was pleasant, the way she talked right to Stephen instead of across him the way most people did.

   - Ursula K. Le Guin,{it}New Yorker{/it},28 Sept. 1987

2. For the court to come around, at this late date, to acknowledging our existence as "free persons" is shockingly "patronizing"; it's condescension that has been cast as liberation.

   - John Cloud,{it}Time{/it},7 July 2003

3. My feelings seem to have been confused and blurred, tinged with sentimentality, colored by a great deal of folklore, and wobbling always between a "patronizing" affection, fostered by my elders, and downright hostility.

   - William Styron,{it}This Quiet Dust and Other Writings{/it},(1953) 1982

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Culture

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Patronage has been a significant aspect of society throughout history, particularly in the arts. Patrons have supported artists, writers, and musicians, enabling them to create works that might not have otherwise been possible.

How to Memorize "patronization"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or organization providing support and encouragement to another.
   - Imagine a patron donating money to a charity or artist.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'patronage' with 'support' or 'encouragement'.
   - Think of it as 'giving back' or 'helping others'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Patron is a supporter' to remember the definition.

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