Patron
patron noun Save Word To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In pa·tron | \ ˈpā-trən , for sense 6 also pa-ˈtrōⁿ \ Definition of patron 1 a : a person chosen, named, or honored as a special guardian, protector, or supporter a patron of the arts b : a wealthy or influential supporter of an artist or writer … the unspoken contract between artist and patron … — D. D. R. Owen c : a social or financial sponsor of a social function (such as a ball or concert) a patron of the annual masked ball 2 : one that uses wealth or influence to help an individual, an institution, or a cause a patron of the city library 3 : one who buys the goods or uses the services offered especially by an establishment a restaurant's patrons 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 esta