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Noun: patroniser  'pa-tru,nI-zu(r)
Usage: Brit (N. Amer: patronizer)
  1. One who patronizes, either by giving support or by treating condescendingly
    "He was known as a generous patroniser of the arts";
    - patronizer

Derived forms: patronisers