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patronless

/ˈpeɪ.trən.ləs/

Traduction: Adjectif désignant quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui n'a pas de patron, de protecteur ou de soutien ; sans appui, sans sponsor ni employeur.

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adjective

/ˈpeɪ.trən.ləs/formalobsolète
  • frAdjectif désignant quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui n'a pas de patron, de protecteur ou de soutien ; sans appui, sans sponsor ni employeur.

An obsolete adjective meaning lacking a patron or protector; without support or sponsorship.

  1. Having few clients or supportersC1formal

    Describes a business, artist, or professional who lacks a steady base of customers, clients, or patrons.

    frSans clientèle

    • The small gallery remained patronless for months after the exhibition ended.
    • A patronless artist often struggles to make a living from their work.
    • The café was nearly patronless during the weekday afternoons.

    Synonymesneglectedunbackedunfrequentedunpatronizedunsupported

    Antonymesestablishedpatronizedpopularsuccessfulsupported

Formes
  • more patronless comparative form
  • most patronless superlative form