Monday, March 5, 2018

PATRONS

WORD: PATRONS

MEANING:
1. One that supports, protects, or champions someone or something, such as an institution, event, or cause; a sponsor or benefactor: a patron of the arts.
2. A customer, especially a regular customer.
3. (also pä-trōn′) The owner or manager of an establishment, especially a restaurant or an inn of France or Spain.
4.
a. A noble or wealthy person in ancient Rome who granted favor and protection to someone in exchange for certain services.
b. A slave owner in ancient Rome who freed a slave without relinquishing all legal claim to him.
5. One who possesses the right to grant an ecclesiastical benefice to a member of the clergy.
6. A patron saint.
7. supporters, fans, sponsors

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. Suresh Kalmadi, Abhay Chautala's appointment as IOA patrons shames indian sport.

PRONOUNCE:
pa·tron - पेट्रन / पैट्रन

LINK: PATRONS

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