имя существительное 1) покровитель, патрон, шеф; глава, руководитель Например: patron of the arts — покровитель искусств Синоним(ы): protector, sponsor 2) постоянный покупатель, клиент Например: The car park is for the use of patrons only. — Стоянка только для гостей.
имя существительное 1) общая лексика покровитель, заступник, меценат Например: a patron of the arts — покровитель искусств 2) маркетинговый термин постоянный клиент [посетитель], завсегдатай Например: patron card — ката постоянного клиента Patrons receive a $50 discount. — Постоянные покупатели получают скидку в размере 50 долларов.
noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin and Latin; Medieval Latin patronus patron saint, patron of a benefice, pattern, from Latin, defender, from patr-, pater 1. a. a person chosen, named, or honored as a special guardian, protector, or supporter b. a wealthy or influential supporter of an artist or writer c. a social or financial sponsor of a social function (as a ball or concert) 2. one that uses wealth or influence to help an individual, an institution, or a cause 3. one who buys the goods or uses the services offered especially by an establishment 4. the holder of the right of presentation to an English ecclesiastical benefice 5. a master in ancient times who freed his slave but retained some rights over him 6. [French, from Middle French] the proprietor of an establishment (as an inn) especially in France 7. the chief male officer in some fraternal lodges having both men and women members • patronal adjective