patron

• اسم يدل على شخص يدعم أو يحمي أو يمول شخصًا أو جهةً ما، كفنان أو مؤسسة أو منظمة خيرية، وغالبًا ما يكون ذلك ماليًا. ويُطلق أيضًا على من يرعى عملًا أو نشاطًا أو من يقدم الدعم المعنوي.

A noun referring to a person who supports, protects, or sponsors someone or something, such as an artist, institution, or charity, often financially.

1. Customer or clientB1formal

   A person who uses the services of a particular shop, restaurant, or other business.

   عميل

   • The restaurant offers a discount to regular patrons.
   • The library's patrons can borrow up to ten books at a time.
   • The bar was filled with patrons enjoying the live music.

   المرادفاتbuyerclientconsumercustomerpurchaserregularshopper

2. Financial supporterB2formal

   A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause.

   الراعي المالي

   • The museum relies on wealthy patrons to fund new exhibitions.
   • She became a patron of the arts after inheriting a fortune.
   • The charity's patrons include several famous celebrities.

   المرادفاتbackerbenefactorcontributordonorphilanthropistsponsorsubsidizersupporter

3. Protector or guardianC1formal

   A person who protects or supports someone or something, often in a historical or religious context.

   الحامي

   • Saint George is the patron saint of England.
   • The duke acted as a patron to the struggling artist.
   • In ancient Rome, a patron would protect his clients in legal matters.

   المرادفاتadvocatechampiondefenderguardianprotectorsupporter