patronage
noun/ˈpeɪtrənɪdʒ/
Frequency rank: #8,138 most common English word
Meaning
support, encouragement, or financial backing given to a person, organization, or cause.
Example sentence
The local theater survived for decades thanks to generous patronage from the community.
Synonyms & related words
- support
- sponsorship
- backing
- funding
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