Noun: patron pey-trun
- A person or group that provides financial or other support to an event, person, organization, or cause
"The wealthy patron donated generously to the arts";
- sponsor, supporter
- A regular customer
"He was a patron of the local coffee shop, visiting almost daily";
- frequenter
- The proprietor of an inn
"The patron of the small country inn welcomed guests with warm hospitality"
Derived forms: patrons
Type of: benefactor, client, customer, helper, owner, proprietor
Encyclopedia: Patron, Michelle